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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,539 and 27,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,539 and 27,423 is: 59,974.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,539 : 27,423 = 27,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,539/27,423 = 27,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,539x = 27,423 × 27,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,539x = 752,020,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,020,929/12,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,974.55

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