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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,957 and 40,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,957 and 40,664 is: 63,703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,957 : 40,664 = 40,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,957/40,664 = 40,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,957x = 40,664 × 40,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,957x = 1,653,560,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,560,896/25,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,703.85

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