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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,524.63 and 26,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,524.63 and 26,775 is: 57,239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,524.63 : 26,775 = 26,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,524.63/26,775 = 26,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,524.63x = 26,775 × 26,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,524.63x = 716,900,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,900,625/12,524.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,239.29

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