Finding the Third Proportional to 25,062 and 38,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,062 and 38,859 is: 60,251.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,062 : 38,859 = 38,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,062/38,859 = 38,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,062x = 38,859 × 38,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,062x = 1,510,021,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,510,021,881/25,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,251.45
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