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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,171 and 35,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,171 and 35,277 is: 49,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,171 : 35,277 = 35,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,171/35,277 = 35,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,171x = 35,277 × 35,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,171x = 1,244,466,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,466,729/25,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,440.50

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