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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,061 and 25,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,061 and 25,045 is: 52,006.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061 : 25,045 = 25,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061/25,045 = 25,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061x = 25,045 × 25,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061x = 627,252,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,252,025/12,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,006.64

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