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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,720 and 33,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,720 and 33,604 is: 43,904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,720 : 33,604 = 33,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,720/33,604 = 33,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,720x = 33,604 × 33,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,720x = 1,129,228,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,228,816/25,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,904.70

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