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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,209 and 35,327.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,209 and 35,327.25 is: 49,506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,209 : 35,327.25 = 35,327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,209/35,327.25 = 35,327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,209x = 35,327.25 × 35,327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,209x = 1,248,014,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,014,592.56/25,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,506.71

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