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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,978 and 38,967

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,978 and 38,967 is: 58,450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,978 : 38,967 = 38,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,978/38,967 = 38,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,978x = 38,967 × 38,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,978x = 1,518,427,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,427,089/25,978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,450.50

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