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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,356 and 38,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,356 and 38,034 is: 57,051

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,356 : 38,034 = 38,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,356/38,034 = 38,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,356x = 38,034 × 38,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,356x = 1,446,585,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,585,156/25,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,051

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