Finding the Third Proportional to 25,006 and 59,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,006 and 59,029 is: 139,343.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,006 : 59,029 = 59,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,006/59,029 = 59,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,006x = 59,029 × 59,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,006x = 3,484,422,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,484,422,841/25,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,343.47
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