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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,791 and 34,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,791 and 34,797 is: 46,947.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791 : 34,797 = 34,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791/34,797 = 34,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791x = 34,797 × 34,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791x = 1,210,831,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,831,209/25,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,947.82

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