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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,366 and 37,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,366 and 37,220 is: 54,613.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,366 : 37,220 = 37,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,366/37,220 = 37,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,366x = 37,220 × 37,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,366x = 1,385,328,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,328,400/25,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,613.59

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