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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,344 and 37,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,344 and 37,239 is: 54,716.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344 : 37,239 = 37,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344/37,239 = 37,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344x = 37,239 × 37,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344x = 1,386,743,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,743,121/25,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,716.82

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