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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,069 and 25,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,069 and 25,101 is: 52,204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069 : 25,101 = 25,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069/25,101 = 25,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069x = 25,101 × 25,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069x = 630,060,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,060,201/12,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,204.84

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