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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,622 and 38,433

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,622 and 38,433 is: 57,649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622 : 38,433 = 38,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622/38,433 = 38,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622x = 38,433 × 38,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622x = 1,477,095,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,095,489/25,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,649.50

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