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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,152 and 25,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,152 and 25,760 is: 54,606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152 : 25,760 = 25,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152/25,760 = 25,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152x = 25,760 × 25,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152x = 663,577,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,577,600/12,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,606.45

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