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Finding the Third Proportional to 25.88 and 36.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 25.88 and 36.19 is: 50.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.88 : 36.19 = 36.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.88/36.19 = 36.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.88x = 36.19 × 36.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.88x = 1,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309.54/25.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.61

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