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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,060 and 37,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,060 and 37,320 is: 55,577.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,060 : 37,320 = 37,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,060/37,320 = 37,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,060x = 37,320 × 37,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,060x = 1,392,782,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,782,400/25,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,577.91

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