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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,964 and 39,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,964 and 39,270 is: 59,395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,964 : 39,270 = 39,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,964/39,270 = 39,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,964x = 39,270 × 39,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,964x = 1,542,132,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,132,900/25,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,395.04

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