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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,761 and 25,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,761 and 25,797 is: 42,223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761 : 25,797 = 25,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761/25,797 = 25,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761x = 25,797 × 25,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761x = 665,485,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,485,209/15,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,223.54

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