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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,952 and 27,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,952 and 27,791 is: 59,630.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,952 : 27,791 = 27,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,952/27,791 = 27,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,952x = 27,791 × 27,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,952x = 772,339,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,339,681/12,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,630.92

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