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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,542 and 26,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,542 and 26,812 is: 57,318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,542 : 26,812 = 26,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,542/26,812 = 26,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,542x = 26,812 × 26,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,542x = 718,883,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,883,344/12,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,318.08

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