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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,884 and 40,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,884 and 40,842 is: 64,444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,884 : 40,842 = 40,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,884/40,842 = 40,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,884x = 40,842 × 40,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,884x = 1,668,068,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,068,964/25,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,444.02

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