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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,679 and 26,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,679 and 26,774 is: 56,538.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,679 : 26,774 = 26,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,679/26,774 = 26,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,679x = 26,774 × 26,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,679x = 716,847,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,847,076/12,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,538.14

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