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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,364 and 26,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,364 and 26,716 is: 57,727.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364 : 26,716 = 26,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364/26,716 = 26,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364x = 26,716 × 26,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364x = 713,744,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,744,656/12,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,727.65

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