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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,675 and 38,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,675 and 38,136 is: 56,644.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,675 : 38,136 = 38,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,675/38,136 = 38,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,675x = 38,136 × 38,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,675x = 1,454,354,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,354,496/25,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,644.77

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