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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,656 and 27,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,656 and 27,184 is: 58,388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,656 : 27,184 = 27,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,656/27,184 = 27,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,656x = 27,184 × 27,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,656x = 738,969,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,969,856/12,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,388.90

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