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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,303 and 36,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,303 and 36,445 is: 52,493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,303 : 36,445 = 36,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,303/36,445 = 36,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,303x = 36,445 × 36,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,303x = 1,328,238,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,238,025/25,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,493.30

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