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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,837 and 26,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,837 and 26,535 is: 54,849.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,837 : 26,535 = 26,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,837/26,535 = 26,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,837x = 26,535 × 26,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,837x = 704,106,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,106,225/12,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,849.75

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