Finding the Third Proportional to 25,011 and 54,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,011 and 54,315 is: 117,952.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,011 : 54,315 = 54,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,011/54,315 = 54,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,011x = 54,315 × 54,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,011x = 2,950,119,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,950,119,225/25,011 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,952.87
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