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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,873 and 38,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,873 and 38,336 is: 56,802.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,873 : 38,336 = 38,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,873/38,336 = 38,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,873x = 38,336 × 38,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,873x = 1,469,648,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,648,896/25,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,802.42

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