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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,854 and 27,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,854 and 27,268 is: 57,845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,854 : 27,268 = 27,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,854/27,268 = 27,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,854x = 27,268 × 27,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,854x = 743,543,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,543,824/12,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,845.33

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