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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,804 and 27,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,804 and 27,150 is: 57,569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,804 : 27,150 = 27,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,804/27,150 = 27,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,804x = 27,150 × 27,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,804x = 737,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,122,500/12,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,569.70

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