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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,332 and 58,091

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,332 and 58,091 is: 133,213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332 : 58,091 = 58,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332/58,091 = 58,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332x = 58,091 × 58,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332x = 3,374,564,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,564,281/25,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,213.50

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