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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,086 and 26,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,086 and 26,865 is: 55,152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,086 : 26,865 = 26,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,086/26,865 = 26,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,086x = 26,865 × 26,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,086x = 721,728,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,728,225/13,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,152.70

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