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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,225.94 and 26,795.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,225.94 and 26,795.81 is: 58,728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225.94 : 26,795.81 = 26,795.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225.94/26,795.81 = 26,795.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225.94x = 26,795.81 × 26,795.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225.94x = 718,015,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,015,567.54/12,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,728.88

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