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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,366 and 26,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,366 and 26,676 is: 57,545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366 : 26,676 = 26,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366/26,676 = 26,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366x = 26,676 × 26,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366x = 711,608,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,608,976/12,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,545.61

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