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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,127 and 24,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,127 and 24,481 is: 49,420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,127 : 24,481 = 24,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,127/24,481 = 24,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,127x = 24,481 × 24,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,127x = 599,319,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,319,361/12,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,420.25

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