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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,413 and 26,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,413 and 26,771 is: 57,736.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,413 : 26,771 = 26,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,413/26,771 = 26,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,413x = 26,771 × 26,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,413x = 716,686,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,686,441/12,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,736.76

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