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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,050 and 38,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,050 and 38,770 is: 60,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,050 : 38,770 = 38,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,050/38,770 = 38,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,050x = 38,770 × 38,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,050x = 1,503,112,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,112,900/25,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,004.51

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