Finding the Third Proportional to 11,750 and 25,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,750 and 25,436 is: 55,062.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,750 : 25,436 = 25,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,750/25,436 = 25,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,750x = 25,436 × 25,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,750x = 646,990,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,990,096/11,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,062.99
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