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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,393 and 55,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,393 and 55,707 is: 122,209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,393 : 55,707 = 55,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,393/55,707 = 55,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,393x = 55,707 × 55,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,393x = 3,103,269,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,269,849/25,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,209.66

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