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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,369 and 27,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,369 and 27,107 is: 59,405.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369 : 27,107 = 27,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369/27,107 = 27,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369x = 27,107 × 27,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369x = 734,789,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,789,449/12,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,405.73

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