Finding the Third Proportional to 25,074 and 52,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,074 and 52,251 is: 108,884.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,074 : 52,251 = 52,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,074/52,251 = 52,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,074x = 52,251 × 52,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,074x = 2,730,167,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,730,167,001/25,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,884.38
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