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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,467 and 26,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,467 and 26,158 is: 54,884.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,467 : 26,158 = 26,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,467/26,158 = 26,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,467x = 26,158 × 26,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,467x = 684,240,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,240,964/12,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,884.17

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