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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,626 and 39,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,626 and 39,771 is: 61,723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,626 : 39,771 = 39,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,626/39,771 = 39,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,626x = 39,771 × 39,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,626x = 1,581,732,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,732,441/25,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,723.74

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