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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,924 and 38,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,924 and 38,876 is: 58,299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,924 : 38,876 = 38,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,924/38,876 = 38,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,924x = 38,876 × 38,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,924x = 1,511,343,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,343,376/25,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,299.00

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