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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,552 and 27,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,552 and 27,271 is: 59,250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,552 : 27,271 = 27,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,552/27,271 = 27,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,552x = 27,271 × 27,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,552x = 743,707,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,707,441/12,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,250.11

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