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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,066 and 25,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,066 and 25,590 is: 54,272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,066 : 25,590 = 25,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,066/25,590 = 25,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,066x = 25,590 × 25,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,066x = 654,848,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,848,100/12,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,272.18

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