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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,345 and 25,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,345 and 25,149 is: 51,233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,345 : 25,149 = 25,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,345/25,149 = 25,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,345x = 25,149 × 25,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,345x = 632,472,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,472,201/12,345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,233.07

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