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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,254 and 38,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,254 and 38,650 is: 59,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254 : 38,650 = 38,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254/38,650 = 38,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254x = 38,650 × 38,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254x = 1,493,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,822,500/25,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,151.92

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