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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,764 and 38,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,764 and 38,706 is: 58,149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,764 : 38,706 = 38,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,764/38,706 = 38,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,764x = 38,706 × 38,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,764x = 1,498,154,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,154,436/25,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,149.14

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