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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,041 and 38,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,041 and 38,754 is: 59,976.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041 : 38,754 = 38,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041/38,754 = 38,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041x = 38,754 × 38,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041x = 1,501,872,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,872,516/25,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,976.54

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