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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,166 and 34,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,166 and 34,779 is: 48,064.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,166 : 34,779 = 34,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,166/34,779 = 34,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,166x = 34,779 × 34,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,166x = 1,209,578,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,578,841/25,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,064.01

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