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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,108 and 38,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,108 and 38,901 is: 60,271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,108 : 38,901 = 38,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,108/38,901 = 38,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,108x = 38,901 × 38,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,108x = 1,513,287,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,287,801/25,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,271.14

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