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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,336 and 25,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,336 and 25,130 is: 51,193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336 : 25,130 = 25,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336/25,130 = 25,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336x = 25,130 × 25,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336x = 631,516,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,516,900/12,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,193.00

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