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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,664 and 53,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,664 and 53,344 is: 110,878.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664 : 53,344 = 53,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664/53,344 = 53,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664x = 53,344 × 53,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664x = 2,845,582,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,582,336/25,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,878.36

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