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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,338 and 26,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,338 and 26,372 is: 56,369.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338 : 26,372 = 26,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338/26,372 = 26,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338x = 26,372 × 26,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338x = 695,482,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,482,384/12,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,369.13

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