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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,966 and 27,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,966 and 27,902 is: 60,043.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966 : 27,902 = 27,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966/27,902 = 27,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966x = 27,902 × 27,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966x = 778,521,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,521,604/12,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,043.31

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