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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,580 and 17,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,580 and 17,622 is: 24,684.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,580 : 17,622 = 17,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,580/17,622 = 17,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,580x = 17,622 × 17,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,580x = 310,534,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,534,884/12,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.81

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