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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,773 and 30,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,773 and 30,825 is: 74,389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,773 : 30,825 = 30,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,773/30,825 = 30,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,773x = 30,825 × 30,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,773x = 950,180,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,180,625/12,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,389.78

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