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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,536.44 and 26,711.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,536.44 and 26,711.44 is: 56,914.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,536.44 : 26,711.44 = 26,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,536.44/26,711.44 = 26,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,536.44x = 26,711.44 × 26,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,536.44x = 713,500,893.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,500,893.32/12,536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,914.17

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