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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,935 and 25,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,935 and 25,672 is: 60,269.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,935 : 25,672 = 25,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,935/25,672 = 25,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,935x = 25,672 × 25,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,935x = 659,051,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,051,584/10,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,269.92

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