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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,451 and 27,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,451 and 27,230 is: 59,551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,451 : 27,230 = 27,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,451/27,230 = 27,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,451x = 27,230 × 27,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,451x = 741,472,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,472,900/12,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,551.27

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