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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,333 and 27,121

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,333 and 27,121 is: 59,640.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333 : 27,121 = 27,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333/27,121 = 27,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333x = 27,121 × 27,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333x = 735,548,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,548,641/12,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,640.69

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