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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,352.50 and 25,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,352.50 and 25,524 is: 52,740.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,352.50 : 25,524 = 25,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,352.50/25,524 = 25,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,352.50x = 25,524 × 25,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,352.50x = 651,474,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,474,576/12,352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,740.30

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