Finding the Third Proportional to 25,072 and 52,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,072 and 52,211 is: 108,726.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,072 : 52,211 = 52,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,072/52,211 = 52,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,072x = 52,211 × 52,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,072x = 2,725,988,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,725,988,521/25,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,726.41
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