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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,498 and 26,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,498 and 26,850 is: 57,683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498 : 26,850 = 26,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498/26,850 = 26,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498x = 26,850 × 26,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498x = 720,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,922,500/12,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,683.03

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