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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,114 and 68,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,114 and 68,320 is: 185,857.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,114 : 68,320 = 68,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,114/68,320 = 68,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,114x = 68,320 × 68,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,114x = 4,667,622,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,622,400/25,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,857.39

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