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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,844 and 27,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,844 and 27,607 is: 59,338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,844 : 27,607 = 27,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,844/27,607 = 27,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,844x = 27,607 × 27,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,844x = 762,146,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,146,449/12,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,338.71

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