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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,749 and 25,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,749 and 25,675 is: 56,107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,749 : 25,675 = 25,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,749/25,675 = 25,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,749x = 25,675 × 25,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,749x = 659,205,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,205,625/11,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,107.38

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