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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,590 and 25,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,590 and 25,987 is: 53,639.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,590 : 25,987 = 25,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,590/25,987 = 25,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,590x = 25,987 × 25,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,590x = 675,324,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,324,169/12,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,639.73

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