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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,622 and 27,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,622 and 27,674 is: 60,675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,622 : 27,674 = 27,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,622/27,674 = 27,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,622x = 27,674 × 27,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,622x = 765,850,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,850,276/12,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,675.83

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