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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,995 and 25,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,995 and 25,318 is: 32,058.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995 : 25,318 = 25,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995/25,318 = 25,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995x = 25,318 × 25,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995x = 641,001,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,001,124/19,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,058.07

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