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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,359 and 26,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,359 and 26,661 is: 57,513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359 : 26,661 = 26,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359/26,661 = 26,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359x = 26,661 × 26,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359x = 710,808,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,808,921/12,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,513.47

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