Finding the Third Proportional to 25,002 and 38,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,002 and 38,703 is: 59,912.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,002 : 38,703 = 38,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,002/38,703 = 38,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,002x = 38,703 × 38,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,002x = 1,497,922,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,497,922,209/25,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,912.10
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