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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,892 and 27,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,892 and 27,272 is: 57,691.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,892 : 27,272 = 27,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,892/27,272 = 27,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,892x = 27,272 × 27,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,892x = 743,761,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,761,984/12,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,691.75

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