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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,759 and 53,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,759 and 53,750 is: 112,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,759 : 53,750 = 53,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,759/53,750 = 53,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,759x = 53,750 × 53,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,759x = 2,889,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,062,500/25,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,157.40

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