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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,522 and 38,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,522 and 38,306 is: 57,493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522 : 38,306 = 38,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522/38,306 = 38,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522x = 38,306 × 38,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522x = 1,467,349,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,349,636/25,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,493.52

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