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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,344 and 26,159.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,344 and 26,159.50 is: 55,437.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344 : 26,159.50 = 26,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344/26,159.50 = 26,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344x = 26,159.50 × 26,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344x = 684,319,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,319,440.25/12,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,437.41

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