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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,512 and 25,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,512 and 25,288 is: 55,549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,512 : 25,288 = 25,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,512/25,288 = 25,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,512x = 25,288 × 25,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,512x = 639,482,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,482,944/11,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,549.25

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