Finding the Third Proportional to 25,058 and 58,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,058 and 58,269 is: 135,496.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,058 : 58,269 = 58,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,058/58,269 = 58,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,058x = 58,269 × 58,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,058x = 3,395,276,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,395,276,361/25,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,496.70
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