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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,918 and 39,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,918 and 39,238 is: 59,403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,918 : 39,238 = 39,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,918/39,238 = 39,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,918x = 39,238 × 39,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,918x = 1,539,620,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,620,644/25,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,403.53

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