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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,846 and 26,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,846 and 26,718 is: 55,569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,846 : 26,718 = 26,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,846/26,718 = 26,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,846x = 26,718 × 26,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,846x = 713,851,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,851,524/12,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,569.95

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