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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,768 and 36,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,768 and 36,750 is: 52,412.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768 : 36,750 = 36,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768/36,750 = 36,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768x = 36,750 × 36,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768x = 1,350,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,562,500/25,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,412.39

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