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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,565 and 27,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,565 and 27,314 is: 59,375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,565 : 27,314 = 27,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,565/27,314 = 27,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,565x = 27,314 × 27,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,565x = 746,054,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,054,596/12,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,375.61

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