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Finding the Third Proportional to 25,994 and 38,121

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Solution

The third proportional to 25,994 and 38,121 is: 55,905.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994 : 38,121 = 38,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994/38,121 = 38,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994x = 38,121 × 38,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994x = 1,453,210,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,210,641/25,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,905.62

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