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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,987.13 and 25,029

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,987.13 and 25,029 is: 27,252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,987.13 : 25,029 = 25,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,987.13/25,029 = 25,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,987.13x = 25,029 × 25,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,987.13x = 626,450,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,450,841/22,987.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.25

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