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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,596 and 27,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,596 and 27,380 is: 59,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,596 : 27,380 = 27,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,596/27,380 = 27,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,596x = 27,380 × 27,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,596x = 749,664,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,664,400/12,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,516.07

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