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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,397.50 and 26,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,397.50 and 26,901 is: 58,371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,397.50 : 26,901 = 26,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,397.50/26,901 = 26,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,397.50x = 26,901 × 26,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,397.50x = 723,663,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,663,801/12,397.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,371.75

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