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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,542 and 25,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,542 and 25,244 is: 55,212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,542 : 25,244 = 25,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,542/25,244 = 25,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,542x = 25,244 × 25,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,542x = 637,259,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,259,536/11,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,212.23

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