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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,684 and 38,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,684 and 38,444 is: 57,543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,684 : 38,444 = 38,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,684/38,444 = 38,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,684x = 38,444 × 38,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,684x = 1,477,941,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,941,136/25,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,543.26

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