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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,364.88 and 27,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,364.88 and 27,099 is: 59,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.88 : 27,099 = 27,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.88/27,099 = 27,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.88x = 27,099 × 27,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.88x = 734,355,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,355,801/12,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,390.48

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