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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,422 and 36,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,422 and 36,675 is: 52,909.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,422 : 36,675 = 36,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,422/36,675 = 36,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,422x = 36,675 × 36,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,422x = 1,345,055,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,055,625/25,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,909.12

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