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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,992 and 25,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,992 and 25,050 is: 57,087.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992 : 25,050 = 25,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992/25,050 = 25,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992x = 25,050 × 25,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992x = 627,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,502,500/10,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,087.20

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