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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,806 and 39,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,806 and 39,883 is: 61,638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,806 : 39,883 = 39,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,806/39,883 = 39,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,806x = 39,883 × 39,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,806x = 1,590,653,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,653,689/25,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,638.91

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