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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,068 and 55,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,068 and 55,094 is: 121,084.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,068 : 55,094 = 55,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,068/55,094 = 55,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,068x = 55,094 × 55,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,068x = 3,035,348,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,348,836/25,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,084.60

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