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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,423 and 25,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,423 and 25,033 is: 54,858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,423 : 25,033 = 25,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,423/25,033 = 25,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,423x = 25,033 × 25,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,423x = 626,651,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,651,089/11,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,858.71

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