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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,962 and 36,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,962 and 36,999 is: 52,728.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962 : 36,999 = 36,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962/36,999 = 36,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962x = 36,999 × 36,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962x = 1,368,926,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,926,001/25,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,728.06

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