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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,266 and 26,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,266 and 26,170 is: 55,834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266 : 26,170 = 26,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266/26,170 = 26,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266x = 26,170 × 26,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266x = 684,868,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,868,900/12,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,834.74

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