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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,651 and 38,645

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,651 and 38,645 is: 58,221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651 : 38,645 = 38,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651/38,645 = 38,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651x = 38,645 × 38,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651x = 1,493,436,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,436,025/25,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,221.36

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