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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,541 and 27,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,541 and 27,427 is: 59,982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,541 : 27,427 = 27,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,541/27,427 = 27,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,541x = 27,427 × 27,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,541x = 752,240,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,240,329/12,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,982.48

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