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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,339 and 25,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,339 and 25,027 is: 55,238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,339 : 25,027 = 25,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,339/25,027 = 25,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,339x = 25,027 × 25,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,339x = 626,350,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,350,729/11,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,238.62

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