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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,030.69 and 33,787.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,030.69 and 33,787.13 is: 45,606.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,030.69 : 33,787.13 = 33,787.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,030.69/33,787.13 = 33,787.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,030.69x = 33,787.13 × 33,787.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,030.69x = 1,141,569,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,569,815.77/25,030.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,606.81

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