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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,446 and 38,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,446 and 38,172 is: 57,262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,446 : 38,172 = 38,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,446/38,172 = 38,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,446x = 38,172 × 38,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,446x = 1,457,101,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,101,584/25,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,262.50

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