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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,863 and 26,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,863 and 26,084 is: 52,893.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,863 : 26,084 = 26,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,863/26,084 = 26,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,863x = 26,084 × 26,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,863x = 680,375,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,375,056/12,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,893.96

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