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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,064 and 26,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,064 and 26,720 is: 59,180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,064 : 26,720 = 26,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,064/26,720 = 26,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,064x = 26,720 × 26,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,064x = 713,958,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,958,400/12,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,180.90

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