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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,436 and 38,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,436 and 38,913 is: 59,530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,436 : 38,913 = 38,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,436/38,913 = 38,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,436x = 38,913 × 38,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,436x = 1,514,221,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,221,569/25,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,530.65

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