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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,758 and 44,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,758 and 44,034 is: 75,277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,758 : 44,034 = 44,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,758/44,034 = 44,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,758x = 44,034 × 44,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,758x = 1,938,993,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,993,156/25,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,277.32

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