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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,166.03 and 26,150.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,166.03 and 26,150.91 is: 56,211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,166.03 : 26,150.91 = 26,150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,166.03/26,150.91 = 26,150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,166.03x = 26,150.91 × 26,150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,166.03x = 683,869,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,869,897.70/12,166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,211.42

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