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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,354 and 26,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,354 and 26,304 is: 56,006.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,354 : 26,304 = 26,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,354/26,304 = 26,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,354x = 26,304 × 26,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,354x = 691,900,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,900,416/12,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,006.19

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