Finding the Third Proportional to 25,109 and 38,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,109 and 38,912 is: 60,302.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,109 : 38,912 = 38,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,109/38,912 = 38,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,109x = 38,912 × 38,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,109x = 1,514,143,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,514,143,744/25,109 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,302.83
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