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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,427 and 38,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,427 and 38,470 is: 58,203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427 : 38,470 = 38,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427/38,470 = 38,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427x = 38,470 × 38,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427x = 1,479,940,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,940,900/25,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,203.52

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