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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,893 and 25,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,893 and 25,145 is: 53,163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,893 : 25,145 = 25,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,893/25,145 = 25,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,893x = 25,145 × 25,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,893x = 632,271,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,271,025/11,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,163.29

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