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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,488 and 27,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,488 and 27,361 is: 59,947.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,488 : 27,361 = 27,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,488/27,361 = 27,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,488x = 27,361 × 27,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,488x = 748,624,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,624,321/12,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,947.50

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