Finding the Third Proportional to 25,072.50 and 54,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,072.50 and 54,465 is: 118,314.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,072.50 : 54,465 = 54,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,072.50/54,465 = 54,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,072.50x = 54,465 × 54,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,072.50x = 2,966,436,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,966,436,225/25,072.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,314.34
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