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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,752 and 38,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,752 and 38,301 is: 56,965.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,752 : 38,301 = 38,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,752/38,301 = 38,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,752x = 38,301 × 38,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,752x = 1,466,966,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,966,601/25,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,965.15

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