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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,864 and 25,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,864 and 25,248 is: 58,676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864 : 25,248 = 25,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864/25,248 = 25,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864x = 25,248 × 25,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864x = 637,461,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,461,504/10,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,676.50

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