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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,167 and 25,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,167 and 25,245 is: 52,380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167 : 25,245 = 25,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167/25,245 = 25,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167x = 25,245 × 25,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167x = 637,310,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,310,025/12,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,380.21

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