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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,930 and 25,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,930 and 25,759 is: 55,618.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,930 : 25,759 = 25,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,930/25,759 = 25,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,930x = 25,759 × 25,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,930x = 663,526,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,526,081/11,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,618.28

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