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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,361 and 36,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,361 and 36,530 is: 52,617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,361 : 36,530 = 36,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,361/36,530 = 36,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,361x = 36,530 × 36,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,361x = 1,334,440,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,440,900/25,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,617.83

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