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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,086 and 38,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,086 and 38,244 is: 58,303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,086 : 38,244 = 38,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,086/38,244 = 38,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,086x = 38,244 × 38,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,086x = 1,462,603,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,603,536/25,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,303.58

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