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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,812 and 36,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,812 and 36,144 is: 50,611.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,812 : 36,144 = 36,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,812/36,144 = 36,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,812x = 36,144 × 36,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,812x = 1,306,388,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,388,736/25,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,611.68

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