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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,703 and 38,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,703 and 38,449 is: 57,515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,703 : 38,449 = 38,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,703/38,449 = 38,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,703x = 38,449 × 38,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,703x = 1,478,325,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,325,601/25,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,515.68

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