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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,064 and 38,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,064 and 38,524 is: 59,212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,064 : 38,524 = 38,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,064/38,524 = 38,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,064x = 38,524 × 38,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,064x = 1,484,098,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,098,576/25,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,212.36

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