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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,876 and 38,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,876 and 38,942 is: 58,605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,876 : 38,942 = 38,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,876/38,942 = 38,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,876x = 38,942 × 38,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,876x = 1,516,479,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,479,364/25,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,605.63

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