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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,112 and 38,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,112 and 38,906 is: 60,277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,112 : 38,906 = 38,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,112/38,906 = 38,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,112x = 38,906 × 38,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,112x = 1,513,676,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,676,836/25,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,277.03

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