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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,164 and 26,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,164 and 26,858 is: 54,797.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164 : 26,858 = 26,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164/26,858 = 26,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164x = 26,858 × 26,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164x = 721,352,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,352,164/13,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,797.34

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