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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,774 and 27,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,774 and 27,092 is: 57,458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774 : 27,092 = 27,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774/27,092 = 27,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774x = 27,092 × 27,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774x = 733,976,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,976,464/12,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,458.62

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