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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,458 and 34,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,458 and 34,299 is: 46,210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,458 : 34,299 = 34,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,458/34,299 = 34,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,458x = 34,299 × 34,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,458x = 1,176,421,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,421,401/25,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,210.28

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