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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,084 and 24,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,084 and 24,660 is: 50,324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,084 : 24,660 = 24,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,084/24,660 = 24,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,084x = 24,660 × 24,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,084x = 608,115,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,115,600/12,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,324.03

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