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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,882 and 38,951

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,882 and 38,951 is: 58,619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882 : 38,951 = 38,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882/38,951 = 38,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882x = 38,951 × 38,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882x = 1,517,180,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,180,401/25,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,619.13

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