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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,983 and 41,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,983 and 41,343 is: 65,783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,983 : 41,343 = 41,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,983/41,343 = 41,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,983x = 41,343 × 41,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,983x = 1,709,243,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,243,649/25,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,783.15

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