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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,065 and 33,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,065 and 33,131 is: 43,792.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,065 : 33,131 = 33,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,065/33,131 = 33,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,065x = 33,131 × 33,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,065x = 1,097,663,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,663,161/25,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,792.67

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