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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,434 and 55,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,434 and 55,246 is: 120,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,434 : 55,246 = 55,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,434/55,246 = 55,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,434x = 55,246 × 55,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,434x = 3,052,120,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,120,516/25,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,001.59

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