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Finding the Third Proportional to 25.03 and 52.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 25.03 and 52.52 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.03 : 52.52 = 52.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.03/52.52 = 52.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.03x = 52.52 × 52.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.03x = 2,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758.71/25.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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