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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,767 and 25,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,767 and 25,838 is: 56,735.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,767 : 25,838 = 25,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,767/25,838 = 25,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,767x = 25,838 × 25,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,767x = 667,602,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,602,244/11,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,735.13

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