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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,069 and 55,061

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,069 and 55,061 is: 120,934.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,069 : 55,061 = 55,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,069/55,061 = 55,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,069x = 55,061 × 55,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,069x = 3,031,713,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,713,721/25,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,934.77

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