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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,060 and 26,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,060 and 26,301 is: 57,358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060 : 26,301 = 26,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060/26,301 = 26,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060x = 26,301 × 26,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060x = 691,742,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,742,601/12,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,358.42

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