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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,084 and 33,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,084 and 33,299 is: 44,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,084 : 33,299 = 33,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,084/33,299 = 33,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,084x = 33,299 × 33,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,084x = 1,108,823,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,823,401/25,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,204.41

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