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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,796 and 34,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,796 and 34,804 is: 46,957.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,796 : 34,804 = 34,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,796/34,804 = 34,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,796x = 34,804 × 34,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,796x = 1,211,318,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,318,416/25,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,957.61

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