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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,432 and 24,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,432 and 24,855 is: 49,692.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,432 : 24,855 = 24,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,432/24,855 = 24,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,432x = 24,855 × 24,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,432x = 617,771,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,771,025/12,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,692.01

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