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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,904 and 25,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,904 and 25,627 is: 55,169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,904 : 25,627 = 25,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,904/25,627 = 25,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,904x = 25,627 × 25,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,904x = 656,743,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,743,129/11,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,169.95

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