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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,316 and 38,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,316 and 38,966 is: 59,975.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316 : 38,966 = 38,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316/38,966 = 38,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316x = 38,966 × 38,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316x = 1,518,349,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,349,156/25,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,975.87

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