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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,101 and 25,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,101 and 25,507 is: 32,366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,101 : 25,507 = 25,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,101/25,507 = 25,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,101x = 25,507 × 25,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,101x = 650,607,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,607,049/20,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,366.90

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