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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,651.69 and 45,739.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,651.69 and 45,739.69 is: 81,558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651.69 : 45,739.69 = 45,739.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651.69/45,739.69 = 45,739.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651.69x = 45,739.69 × 45,739.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651.69x = 2,092,119,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,119,012.60/25,651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,558.73

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