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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,061 and 35,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,061 and 35,253 is: 49,589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,061 : 35,253 = 35,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,061/35,253 = 35,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,061x = 35,253 × 35,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,061x = 1,242,774,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,774,009/25,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,589.96

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