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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,753 and 27,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,753 and 27,623 is: 59,831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,753 : 27,623 = 27,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,753/27,623 = 27,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,753x = 27,623 × 27,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,753x = 763,030,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,030,129/12,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,831.42

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