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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,375 and 25,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,375 and 25,794 is: 53,764.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,375 : 25,794 = 25,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,375/25,794 = 25,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,375x = 25,794 × 25,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,375x = 665,330,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,330,436/12,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,764.08

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