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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,333 and 25,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,333 and 25,125 is: 51,185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333 : 25,125 = 25,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333/25,125 = 25,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333x = 25,125 × 25,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333x = 631,265,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,265,625/12,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,185.08

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