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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,992 and 40,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,992 and 40,230 is: 62,267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992 : 40,230 = 40,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992/40,230 = 40,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992x = 40,230 × 40,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992x = 1,618,452,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,452,900/25,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,267.35

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