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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,168 and 39,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,168 and 39,984 is: 63,521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168 : 39,984 = 39,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168/39,984 = 39,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168x = 39,984 × 39,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168x = 1,598,720,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,720,256/25,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,521.94

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