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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,531 and 38,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,531 and 38,836 is: 59,074.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,531 : 38,836 = 38,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,531/38,836 = 38,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,531x = 38,836 × 38,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,531x = 1,508,234,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,234,896/25,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,074.65

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