Finding the Third Proportional to 25,030 and 53,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,030 and 53,924 is: 116,172.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,030 : 53,924 = 53,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,030/53,924 = 53,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,030x = 53,924 × 53,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,030x = 2,907,797,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,907,797,776/25,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,172.50
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