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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,630 and 27,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,630 and 27,348 is: 59,217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,630 : 27,348 = 27,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,630/27,348 = 27,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,630x = 27,348 × 27,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,630x = 747,913,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,913,104/12,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,217.19

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