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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,646 and 38,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,646 and 38,469 is: 57,703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,646 : 38,469 = 38,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,646/38,469 = 38,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,646x = 38,469 × 38,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,646x = 1,479,863,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,863,961/25,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,703.50

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