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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,353 and 38,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,353 and 38,799 is: 59,376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,353 : 38,799 = 38,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,353/38,799 = 38,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,353x = 38,799 × 38,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,353x = 1,505,362,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,362,401/25,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,376.11

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