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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,244 and 35,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,244 and 35,396 is: 49,630.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,244 : 35,396 = 35,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,244/35,396 = 35,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,244x = 35,396 × 35,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,244x = 1,252,876,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,876,816/25,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,630.68

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