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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,904 and 56,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,904 and 56,623 is: 123,771.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,904 : 56,623 = 56,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,904/56,623 = 56,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,904x = 56,623 × 56,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,904x = 3,206,164,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,164,129/25,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,771.01

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