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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,416 and 26,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,416 and 26,776 is: 57,744.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,416 : 26,776 = 26,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,416/26,776 = 26,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,416x = 26,776 × 26,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,416x = 716,954,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,954,176/12,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,744.38

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