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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,414 and 36,309

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,414 and 36,309 is: 51,874.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,414 : 36,309 = 36,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,414/36,309 = 36,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,414x = 36,309 × 36,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,414x = 1,318,343,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,343,481/25,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,874.69

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