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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,133 and 25,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,133 and 25,304 is: 52,772.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,133 : 25,304 = 25,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,133/25,304 = 25,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,133x = 25,304 × 25,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,133x = 640,292,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,292,416/12,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,772.80

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