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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,163 and 26,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,163 and 26,135 is: 56,157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,163 : 26,135 = 26,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,163/26,135 = 26,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,163x = 26,135 × 26,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,163x = 683,038,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,038,225/12,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,157.05

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