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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,006 and 25,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,006 and 25,230 is: 53,019.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,006 : 25,230 = 25,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,006/25,230 = 25,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,006x = 25,230 × 25,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,006x = 636,552,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,552,900/12,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,019.57

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