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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,364 and 25,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,364 and 25,546 is: 52,782.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364 : 25,546 = 25,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364/25,546 = 25,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364x = 25,546 × 25,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364x = 652,598,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,598,116/12,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,782.12

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