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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,163 and 26,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,163 and 26,225 is: 56,544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,163 : 26,225 = 26,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,163/26,225 = 26,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,163x = 26,225 × 26,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,163x = 687,750,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,750,625/12,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,544.49

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