Finding the Third Proportional to 25,126 and 36,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,126 and 36,991 is: 54,458.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,126 : 36,991 = 36,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,126/36,991 = 36,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,126x = 36,991 × 36,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,126x = 1,368,334,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,368,334,081/25,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,458.89
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