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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,092 and 34,178

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,092 and 34,178 is: 46,554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,092 : 34,178 = 34,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,092/34,178 = 34,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,092x = 34,178 × 34,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,092x = 1,168,135,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,135,684/25,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,554.11

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