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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,520 and 27,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,520 and 27,180 is: 59,005.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,520 : 27,180 = 27,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,520/27,180 = 27,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,520x = 27,180 × 27,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,520x = 738,752,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,752,400/12,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,005.78

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