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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,333.52 and 27,009.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,333.52 and 27,009.70 is: 59,149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.52 : 27,009.70 = 27,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.52/27,009.70 = 27,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.52x = 27,009.70 × 27,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.52x = 729,524,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,524,062.90/12,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,149.73

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