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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,116 and 27,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,116 and 27,324 is: 29,726.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,116 : 27,324 = 27,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,116/27,324 = 27,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,116x = 27,324 × 27,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,116x = 746,600,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,600,976/25,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,726.11

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