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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,350 and 26,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,350 and 26,710 is: 57,767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350 : 26,710 = 26,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350/26,710 = 26,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350x = 26,710 × 26,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350x = 713,424,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,424,100/12,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,767.13

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