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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,446 and 38,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,446 and 38,448 is: 58,093.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,446 : 38,448 = 38,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,446/38,448 = 38,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,446x = 38,448 × 38,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,446x = 1,478,248,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,248,704/25,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,093.56

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