Finding the Third Proportional to 10,992 and 25,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,992 and 25,937 is: 61,201.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,992 : 25,937 = 25,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,992/25,937 = 25,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,992x = 25,937 × 25,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,992x = 672,727,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 672,727,969/10,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,201.60
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