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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,344 and 38,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,344 and 38,028 is: 57,060.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344 : 38,028 = 38,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344/38,028 = 38,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344x = 38,028 × 38,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344x = 1,446,128,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,128,784/25,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,060.01

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