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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,056 and 38,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,056 and 38,851 is: 60,241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,056 : 38,851 = 38,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,056/38,851 = 38,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,056x = 38,851 × 38,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,056x = 1,509,400,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,400,201/25,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,241.07

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