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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,623 and 27,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,623 and 27,524 is: 60,015.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,623 : 27,524 = 27,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,623/27,524 = 27,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,623x = 27,524 × 27,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,623x = 757,570,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,570,576/12,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,015.10

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