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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,323 and 26,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,323 and 26,284 is: 56,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323 : 26,284 = 26,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323/26,284 = 26,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323x = 26,284 × 26,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323x = 690,848,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,848,656/12,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,061.73

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