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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,276 and 38,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,276 and 38,262 is: 57,919.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276 : 38,262 = 38,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276/38,262 = 38,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276x = 38,262 × 38,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276x = 1,463,980,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,980,644/25,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,919.79

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