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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,263 and 38,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,263 and 38,245 is: 57,898.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,263 : 38,245 = 38,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,263/38,245 = 38,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,263x = 38,245 × 38,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,263x = 1,462,680,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,680,025/25,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,898.11

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