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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,976 and 38,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,976 and 38,964 is: 58,446

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976 : 38,964 = 38,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976/38,964 = 38,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976x = 38,964 × 38,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976x = 1,518,193,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,193,296/25,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,446

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