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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,604 and 26,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,604 and 26,245 is: 54,649.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,604 : 26,245 = 26,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,604/26,245 = 26,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,604x = 26,245 × 26,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,604x = 688,800,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,800,025/12,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,649.32

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