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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,524 and 38,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,524 and 38,312 is: 57,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524 : 38,312 = 38,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524/38,312 = 38,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524x = 38,312 × 38,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524x = 1,467,809,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,809,344/25,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,507.03

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