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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,661 and 38,389

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,661 and 38,389 is: 57,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,661 : 38,389 = 38,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,661/38,389 = 38,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,661x = 38,389 × 38,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,661x = 1,473,715,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,715,321/25,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,430.16

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