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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,238 and 36,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,238 and 36,761 is: 53,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238 : 36,761 = 36,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238/36,761 = 36,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238x = 36,761 × 36,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238x = 1,351,371,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,371,121/25,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,545.10

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