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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,444.76 and 35,159.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,444.76 and 35,159.06 is: 48,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,444.76 : 35,159.06 = 35,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,444.76/35,159.06 = 35,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,444.76x = 35,159.06 × 35,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,444.76x = 1,236,159,675.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,159,675.88/25,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,582.10

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