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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,667 and 38,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,667 and 38,397 is: 57,440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,667 : 38,397 = 38,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,667/38,397 = 38,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,667x = 38,397 × 38,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,667x = 1,474,329,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,329,609/25,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,440.67

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