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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,101 and 52,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,101 and 52,269 is: 108,842.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,101 : 52,269 = 52,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,101/52,269 = 52,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,101x = 52,269 × 52,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,101x = 2,732,048,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,048,361/25,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,842.21

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