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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,456 and 36,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,456 and 36,664 is: 52,806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,456 : 36,664 = 36,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,456/36,664 = 36,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,456x = 36,664 × 36,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,456x = 1,344,248,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,248,896/25,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,806.76

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