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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,059 and 58,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,059 and 58,266 is: 135,477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,059 : 58,266 = 58,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,059/58,266 = 58,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,059x = 58,266 × 58,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,059x = 3,394,926,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,926,756/25,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,477.34

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