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Finding the Third Proportional to 25.59 and 39.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 25.59 and 39.52 is: 61.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.59 : 39.52 = 39.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.59/39.52 = 39.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.59x = 39.52 × 39.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.59x = 1,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561.48/25.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.01

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