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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,095 and 30,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,095 and 30,711 is: 37,583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,095 : 30,711 = 30,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,095/30,711 = 30,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,095x = 30,711 × 30,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,095x = 943,165,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,165,521/25,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,583.80

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