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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,541 and 26,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,541 and 26,705 is: 56,866.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,541 : 26,705 = 26,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,541/26,705 = 26,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,541x = 26,705 × 26,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,541x = 713,157,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,157,025/12,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,866.04

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