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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,952 and 25,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,952 and 25,064 is: 27,370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,952 : 25,064 = 25,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,952/25,064 = 25,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,952x = 25,064 × 25,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,952x = 628,204,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,204,096/22,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,370.34

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