Finding the Third Proportional to 25,001 and 36,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,001 and 36,954 is: 54,621.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,001 : 36,954 = 36,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,001/36,954 = 36,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,001x = 36,954 × 36,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,001x = 1,365,598,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,365,598,116/25,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,621.74
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