Finding the Third Proportional to 25,104 and 36,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,104 and 36,888 is: 54,203.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,104 : 36,888 = 36,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,104/36,888 = 36,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,104x = 36,888 × 36,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,104x = 1,360,724,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,360,724,544/25,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,203.50
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