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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,104 and 38,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,104 and 38,604 is: 59,363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,104 : 38,604 = 38,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,104/38,604 = 38,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,104x = 38,604 × 38,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,104x = 1,490,268,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,268,816/25,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,363.80

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