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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,765 and 25,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,765 and 25,150 is: 53,763.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,765 : 25,150 = 25,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,765/25,150 = 25,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,765x = 25,150 × 25,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,765x = 632,522,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,522,500/11,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,763.07

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