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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,682 and 38,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,682 and 38,350 is: 57,266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682 : 38,350 = 38,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682/38,350 = 38,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682x = 38,350 × 38,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682x = 1,470,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,722,500/25,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,266.67

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