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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,497 and 39,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,497 and 39,381 is: 60,825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497 : 39,381 = 39,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497/39,381 = 39,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497x = 39,381 × 39,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497x = 1,550,863,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,863,161/25,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,825.32

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