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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,268 and 26,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,268 and 26,571 is: 57,549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268 : 26,571 = 26,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268/26,571 = 26,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268x = 26,571 × 26,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268x = 706,018,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,018,041/12,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,549.56

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