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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,333 and 25,015

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,333 and 25,015 is: 55,214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333 : 25,015 = 25,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333/25,015 = 25,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333x = 25,015 × 25,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333x = 625,750,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,750,225/11,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,214.88

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