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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,614 and 36,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,614 and 36,279 is: 51,384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614 : 36,279 = 36,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614/36,279 = 36,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614x = 36,279 × 36,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614x = 1,316,165,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,165,841/25,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,384.63

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