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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,267 and 26,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,267 and 26,610 is: 57,723.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,267 : 26,610 = 26,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,267/26,610 = 26,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,267x = 26,610 × 26,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,267x = 708,092,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,092,100/12,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,723.33

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