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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,498 and 25,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,498 and 25,148 is: 55,002.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,498 : 25,148 = 25,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,498/25,148 = 25,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,498x = 25,148 × 25,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,498x = 632,421,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,421,904/11,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,002.77

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