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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,148 and 36,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,148 and 36,828 is: 53,932.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,148 : 36,828 = 36,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,148/36,828 = 36,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,148x = 36,828 × 36,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,148x = 1,356,301,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,301,584/25,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,932.78

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