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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,106 and 38,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,106 and 38,898 is: 60,266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,106 : 38,898 = 38,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,106/38,898 = 38,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,106x = 38,898 × 38,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,106x = 1,513,054,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,054,404/25,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,266.65

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