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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,498 and 26,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,498 and 26,148 is: 54,706.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498 : 26,148 = 26,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498/26,148 = 26,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498x = 26,148 × 26,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498x = 683,717,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,717,904/12,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,706.19

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