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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,826 and 36,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,826 and 36,367 is: 51,210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,826 : 36,367 = 36,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,826/36,367 = 36,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,826x = 36,367 × 36,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,826x = 1,322,558,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,558,689/25,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,210.36

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