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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,161 and 26,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,161 and 26,266 is: 56,730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,161 : 26,266 = 26,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,161/26,266 = 26,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,161x = 26,266 × 26,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,161x = 689,902,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,902,756/12,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,730.76

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