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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,108 and 25,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,108 and 25,122 is: 52,123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,108 : 25,122 = 25,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,108/25,122 = 25,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,108x = 25,122 × 25,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,108x = 631,114,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,114,884/12,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,123.79

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