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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,106 and 25,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,106 and 25,320 is: 52,957.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,106 : 25,320 = 25,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,106/25,320 = 25,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,106x = 25,320 × 25,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,106x = 641,102,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,102,400/12,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,957.41

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