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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,938 and 25,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,938 and 25,672 is: 41,350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938 : 25,672 = 25,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938/25,672 = 25,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938x = 25,672 × 25,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938x = 659,051,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,051,584/15,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,350.96

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