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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,792 and 26,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,792 and 26,766 is: 56,005.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,792 : 26,766 = 26,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,792/26,766 = 26,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,792x = 26,766 × 26,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,792x = 716,418,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,418,756/12,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,005.22

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