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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,710 and 25,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,710 and 25,020 is: 58,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710 : 25,020 = 25,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710/25,020 = 25,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710x = 25,020 × 25,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710x = 626,000,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,000,400/10,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,450.08

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