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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,964 and 27,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,964 and 27,804 is: 64,615.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,964 : 27,804 = 27,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,964/27,804 = 27,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,964x = 27,804 × 27,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,964x = 773,062,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,062,416/11,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,615.72

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