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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,920 and 55,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,920 and 55,803 is: 120,137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,920 : 55,803 = 55,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,920/55,803 = 55,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,920x = 55,803 × 55,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,920x = 3,113,974,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,974,809/25,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,137.92

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