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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,848 and 38,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,848 and 38,285 is: 56,706.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848 : 38,285 = 38,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848/38,285 = 38,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848x = 38,285 × 38,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848x = 1,465,741,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,741,225/25,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,706.18

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