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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,390 and 26,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,390 and 26,072 is: 54,862.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390 : 26,072 = 26,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390/26,072 = 26,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390x = 26,072 × 26,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390x = 679,749,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,749,184/12,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,862.73

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