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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,908 and 25,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,908 and 25,770 is: 55,768.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,908 : 25,770 = 25,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,908/25,770 = 25,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,908x = 25,770 × 25,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,908x = 664,092,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,092,900/11,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,768.63

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