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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,078.50 and 38,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,078.50 and 38,110 is: 57,913.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,078.50 : 38,110 = 38,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,078.50/38,110 = 38,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,078.50x = 38,110 × 38,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,078.50x = 1,452,372,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,372,100/25,078.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,913.04

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