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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,041 and 26,689

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,041 and 26,689 is: 54,620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,041 : 26,689 = 26,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,041/26,689 = 26,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,041x = 26,689 × 26,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,041x = 712,302,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,302,721/13,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,620.25

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