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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,263 and 27,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,263 and 27,302 is: 60,784.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263 : 27,302 = 27,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263/27,302 = 27,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263x = 27,302 × 27,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263x = 745,399,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,399,204/12,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,784.41

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