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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,036 and 54,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,036 and 54,765 is: 119,795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,036 : 54,765 = 54,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,036/54,765 = 54,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,036x = 54,765 × 54,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,036x = 2,999,205,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,205,225/25,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,795.70

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