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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,035 and 25,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,035 and 25,033 is: 52,069.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035 : 25,033 = 25,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035/25,033 = 25,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035x = 25,033 × 25,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035x = 626,651,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,651,089/12,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,069.06

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