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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,266 and 36,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,266 and 36,790 is: 53,570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266 : 36,790 = 36,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266/36,790 = 36,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266x = 36,790 × 36,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266x = 1,353,504,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,504,100/25,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,570.18

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