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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,558 and 25,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,558 and 25,050 is: 40,333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558 : 25,050 = 25,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558/25,050 = 25,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558x = 25,050 × 25,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558x = 627,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,502,500/15,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,333.11

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