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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,933 and 25,521

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,933 and 25,521 is: 50,361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,933 : 25,521 = 25,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,933/25,521 = 25,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,933x = 25,521 × 25,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,933x = 651,321,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,321,441/12,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,361.20

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