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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,043 and 37,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,043 and 37,486 is: 56,111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,043 : 37,486 = 37,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,043/37,486 = 37,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,043x = 37,486 × 37,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,043x = 1,405,200,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,200,196/25,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,111.50

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