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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,626 and 19,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,626 and 19,761 is: 30,928.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,626 : 19,761 = 19,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,626/19,761 = 19,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,626x = 19,761 × 19,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,626x = 390,497,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,497,121/12,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,928.02

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