Finding the Third Proportional to 25,065 and 33,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,065 and 33,131 is: 43,792.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,065 : 33,131 = 33,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,065/33,131 = 33,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,065x = 33,131 × 33,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,065x = 1,097,663,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,097,663,161/25,065 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,792.67
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