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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,051 and 38,843

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,051 and 38,843 is: 60,228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,051 : 38,843 = 38,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,051/38,843 = 38,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,051x = 38,843 × 38,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,051x = 1,508,778,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,778,649/25,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,228.28

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