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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,013 and 35,179.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,013 and 35,179.50 is: 49,478.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,013 : 35,179.50 = 35,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,013/35,179.50 = 35,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,013x = 35,179.50 × 35,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,013x = 1,237,597,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,597,220.25/25,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,478.16

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