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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,599 and 27,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,599 and 27,406 is: 59,614.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,599 : 27,406 = 27,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,599/27,406 = 27,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,599x = 27,406 × 27,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,599x = 751,088,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,088,836/12,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,614.96

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