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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,180 and 25,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,180 and 25,284 is: 52,486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,180 : 25,284 = 25,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,180/25,284 = 25,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,180x = 25,284 × 25,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,180x = 639,280,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,280,656/12,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,486.10

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