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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,922 and 38,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,922 and 38,336 is: 56,695.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922 : 38,336 = 38,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922/38,336 = 38,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922x = 38,336 × 38,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922x = 1,469,648,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,648,896/25,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,695.04

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