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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,496 and 27,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,496 and 27,160 is: 59,032.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,496 : 27,160 = 27,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,496/27,160 = 27,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,496x = 27,160 × 27,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,496x = 737,665,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,665,600/12,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,032.14

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