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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,756.50 and 27,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,756.50 and 27,030 is: 57,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,756.50 : 27,030 = 27,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,756.50/27,030 = 27,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,756.50x = 27,030 × 27,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,756.50x = 730,620,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,620,900/12,756.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,274.40

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