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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,026 and 54,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,026 and 54,974 is: 120,760.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,026 : 54,974 = 54,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,026/54,974 = 54,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,026x = 54,974 × 54,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,026x = 3,022,140,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,140,676/25,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,760.04

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