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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,014 and 35,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,014 and 35,181 is: 49,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,014 : 35,181 = 35,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,014/35,181 = 35,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,014x = 35,181 × 35,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,014x = 1,237,702,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,702,761/25,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,480.40

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