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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,071 and 52,243

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,071 and 52,243 is: 108,864.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,071 : 52,243 = 52,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,071/52,243 = 52,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,071x = 52,243 × 52,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,071x = 2,729,331,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,331,049/25,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,864.07

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