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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,795.13 and 28,225.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,795.13 and 28,225.13 is: 30,884.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.13 : 28,225.13 = 28,225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.13/28,225.13 = 28,225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.13x = 28,225.13 × 28,225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.13x = 796,657,681.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,657,681.27/25,795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,884.04

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