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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,650 and 25,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,650 and 25,158 is: 59,429.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650 : 25,158 = 25,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650/25,158 = 25,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650x = 25,158 × 25,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650x = 632,924,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,924,964/10,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,429.57

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