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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,958 and 40,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,958 and 40,278 is: 62,497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,958 : 40,278 = 40,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,958/40,278 = 40,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,958x = 40,278 × 40,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,958x = 1,622,317,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,317,284/25,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,497.78

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