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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,026 and 38,634

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,026 and 38,634 is: 59,641.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,026 : 38,634 = 38,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,026/38,634 = 38,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,026x = 38,634 × 38,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,026x = 1,492,585,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,585,956/25,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,641.41

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