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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,266 and 47,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,266 and 47,364 is: 88,789.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266 : 47,364 = 47,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266/47,364 = 47,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266x = 47,364 × 47,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266x = 2,243,348,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,348,496/25,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,789.22

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