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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,752 and 25,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,752 and 25,108 is: 35,512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752 : 25,108 = 25,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752/25,108 = 25,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752x = 25,108 × 25,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752x = 630,411,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,411,664/17,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,512.15

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