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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,060 and 55,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,060 and 55,304 is: 122,048.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,060 : 55,304 = 55,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,060/55,304 = 55,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,060x = 55,304 × 55,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,060x = 3,058,532,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,532,416/25,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,048.38

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