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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,767 and 37,557

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,767 and 37,557 is: 54,741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767 : 37,557 = 37,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767/37,557 = 37,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767x = 37,557 × 37,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767x = 1,410,528,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,528,249/25,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,741.66

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