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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,651.69 and 55,986.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,651.69 and 55,986.19 is: 122,192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651.69 : 55,986.19 = 55,986.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651.69/55,986.19 = 55,986.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651.69x = 55,986.19 × 55,986.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651.69x = 3,134,453,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,453,190.79/25,651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,192.87

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