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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,727 and 25,813

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,727 and 25,813 is: 52,354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,727 : 25,813 = 25,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,727/25,813 = 25,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,727x = 25,813 × 25,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,727x = 666,310,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,310,969/12,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,354.13

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