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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,168 and 27,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,168 and 27,376 is: 29,777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168 : 27,376 = 27,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168/27,376 = 27,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168x = 27,376 × 27,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168x = 749,445,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,445,376/25,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,777.71

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