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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,061 and 36,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,061 and 36,407 is: 52,889.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,061 : 36,407 = 36,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,061/36,407 = 36,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,061x = 36,407 × 36,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,061x = 1,325,469,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,469,649/25,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,889.74

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