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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,514 and 26,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,514 and 26,466 is: 55,973.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,514 : 26,466 = 26,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,514/26,466 = 26,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,514x = 26,466 × 26,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,514x = 700,449,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,449,156/12,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,973.24

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