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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,058 and 25,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,058 and 25,430 is: 53,631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058 : 25,430 = 25,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058/25,430 = 25,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058x = 25,430 × 25,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058x = 646,684,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,684,900/12,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,631.19

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