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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,886 and 27,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,886 and 27,878 is: 60,312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,886 : 27,878 = 27,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,886/27,878 = 27,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,886x = 27,878 × 27,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,886x = 777,182,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,182,884/12,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,312.19

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