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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,392 and 38,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,392 and 38,952 is: 59,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,392 : 38,952 = 38,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,392/38,952 = 38,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,392x = 38,952 × 38,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,392x = 1,517,258,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,258,304/25,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,753.40

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