Finding the Third Proportional to 25,118 and 54,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,118 and 54,731 is: 119,256.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,118 : 54,731 = 54,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,118/54,731 = 54,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,118x = 54,731 × 54,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,118x = 2,995,482,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,995,482,361/25,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,256.40
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