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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,904 and 27,920

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,904 and 27,920 is: 60,409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,904 : 27,920 = 27,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,904/27,920 = 27,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,904x = 27,920 × 27,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,904x = 779,526,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,526,400/12,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,409.67

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