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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,214 and 26,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,214 and 26,767 is: 58,659.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,214 : 26,767 = 26,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,214/26,767 = 26,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,214x = 26,767 × 26,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,214x = 716,472,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,472,289/12,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,659.92

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