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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,588 and 26,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,588 and 26,674 is: 56,522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,588 : 26,674 = 26,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,588/26,674 = 26,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,588x = 26,674 × 26,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,588x = 711,502,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,502,276/12,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,522.27

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