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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,903 and 25,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,903 and 25,570 is: 54,929.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,903 : 25,570 = 25,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,903/25,570 = 25,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,903x = 25,570 × 25,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,903x = 653,824,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,824,900/11,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,929.42

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