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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,449 and 26,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,449 and 26,786 is: 57,634.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,449 : 26,786 = 26,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,449/26,786 = 26,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,449x = 26,786 × 26,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,449x = 717,489,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,489,796/12,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,634.33

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