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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,948 and 27,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,948 and 27,784 is: 59,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,948 : 27,784 = 27,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,948/27,784 = 27,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,948x = 27,784 × 27,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,948x = 771,950,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,950,656/12,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,619.30

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