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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,644 and 38,811

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,644 and 38,811 is: 58,738.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,644 : 38,811 = 38,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,644/38,811 = 38,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,644x = 38,811 × 38,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,644x = 1,506,293,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,293,721/25,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,738.64

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