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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,682 and 34,689

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,682 and 34,689 is: 46,854.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682 : 34,689 = 34,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682/34,689 = 34,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682x = 34,689 × 34,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682x = 1,203,326,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,326,721/25,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,854.87

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