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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,356 and 52,485

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,356 and 52,485 is: 108,639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,356 : 52,485 = 52,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,356/52,485 = 52,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,356x = 52,485 × 52,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,356x = 2,754,675,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,675,225/25,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,639.98

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