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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,164 and 25,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,164 and 25,897 is: 55,134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164 : 25,897 = 25,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164/25,897 = 25,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164x = 25,897 × 25,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164x = 670,654,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,654,609/12,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,134.38

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