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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,043 and 38,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,043 and 38,757 is: 59,981.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,043 : 38,757 = 38,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,043/38,757 = 38,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,043x = 38,757 × 38,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,043x = 1,502,105,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,105,049/25,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,981.03

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