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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,356 and 33,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,356 and 33,652 is: 44,662.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,356 : 33,652 = 33,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,356/33,652 = 33,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,356x = 33,652 × 33,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,356x = 1,132,457,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,457,104/25,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,662.29

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