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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,580 and 26,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,580 and 26,191 is: 54,528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,580 : 26,191 = 26,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,580/26,191 = 26,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,580x = 26,191 × 26,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,580x = 685,968,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,968,481/12,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,528.50

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