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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,062 and 55,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,062 and 55,050 is: 120,920.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062 : 55,050 = 55,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062/55,050 = 55,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062x = 55,050 × 55,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062x = 3,030,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,502,500/25,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,920.22

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