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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,498 and 38,981

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,498 and 38,981 is: 59,593.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498 : 38,981 = 38,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498/38,981 = 38,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498x = 38,981 × 38,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498x = 1,519,518,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,518,361/25,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,593.63

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