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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,296 and 36,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,296 and 36,440 is: 52,493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,296 : 36,440 = 36,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,296/36,440 = 36,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,296x = 36,440 × 36,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,296x = 1,327,873,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,873,600/25,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,493.42

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