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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,108 and 38,900

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,108 and 38,900 is: 60,268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,108 : 38,900 = 38,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,108/38,900 = 38,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,108x = 38,900 × 38,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,108x = 1,513,210,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,210,000/25,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,268.04

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