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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,467 and 27,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,467 and 27,281 is: 59,697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,467 : 27,281 = 27,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,467/27,281 = 27,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,467x = 27,281 × 27,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,467x = 744,252,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,252,961/12,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,697.84

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