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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,645 and 38,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,645 and 38,810 is: 58,733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,645 : 38,810 = 38,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,645/38,810 = 38,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,645x = 38,810 × 38,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,645x = 1,506,216,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,216,100/25,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,733.32

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