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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,088 and 38,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,088 and 38,867 is: 60,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,088 : 38,867 = 38,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,088/38,867 = 38,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,088x = 38,867 × 38,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,088x = 1,510,643,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,643,689/25,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,213.80

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