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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,008 and 29,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,008 and 29,760 is: 35,414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,008 : 29,760 = 29,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,008/29,760 = 29,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,008x = 29,760 × 29,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,008x = 885,657,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,657,600/25,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,414.97

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