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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,044 and 38,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,044 and 38,370 is: 58,786.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,044 : 38,370 = 38,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,044/38,370 = 38,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,044x = 38,370 × 38,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,044x = 1,472,256,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,256,900/25,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,786.81

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