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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,848 and 39,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,848 and 39,750 is: 61,129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848 : 39,750 = 39,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848/39,750 = 39,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848x = 39,750 × 39,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848x = 1,580,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,062,500/25,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,129.00

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