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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,591 and 27,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,591 and 27,621 is: 60,592.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,591 : 27,621 = 27,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,591/27,621 = 27,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,591x = 27,621 × 27,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,591x = 762,919,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,919,641/12,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,592.46

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