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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,225.44 and 25,838.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,225.44 and 25,838.44 is: 38,758.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.44 : 25,838.44 = 25,838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.44/25,838.44 = 25,838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.44x = 25,838.44 × 25,838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.44x = 667,624,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,624,852.44/17,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,758.08

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