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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,697 and 26,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,697 and 26,930 is: 57,117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,697 : 26,930 = 26,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,697/26,930 = 26,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,697x = 26,930 × 26,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,697x = 725,224,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,224,900/12,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,117.82

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