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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,413.75 and 45,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,413.75 and 45,360 is: 80,961.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,413.75 : 45,360 = 45,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,413.75/45,360 = 45,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,413.75x = 45,360 × 45,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,413.75x = 2,057,529,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,529,600/25,413.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,961.27

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