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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,031 and 25,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,031 and 25,377 is: 53,527.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031 : 25,377 = 25,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031/25,377 = 25,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031x = 25,377 × 25,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031x = 643,992,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,992,129/12,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,527.73

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