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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,599 and 27,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,599 and 27,466 is: 59,876.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,599 : 27,466 = 27,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,599/27,466 = 27,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,599x = 27,466 × 27,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,599x = 754,381,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,381,156/12,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,876.27

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