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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,624 and 25,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,624 and 25,248 is: 50,496

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,624 : 25,248 = 25,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,624/25,248 = 25,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,624x = 25,248 × 25,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,624x = 637,461,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,461,504/12,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,496

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