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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,498 and 27,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,498 and 27,188 is: 59,144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498 : 27,188 = 27,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498/27,188 = 27,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498x = 27,188 × 27,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498x = 739,187,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,187,344/12,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,144.45

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