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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,332 and 26,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,332 and 26,451 is: 56,734.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332 : 26,451 = 26,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332/26,451 = 26,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332x = 26,451 × 26,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332x = 699,655,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,655,401/12,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,734.95

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