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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,833 and 25,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,833 and 25,766 is: 56,104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,833 : 25,766 = 25,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,833/25,766 = 25,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,833x = 25,766 × 25,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,833x = 663,886,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,886,756/11,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,104.69

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