Finding the Third Proportional to 25,127 and 36,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,127 and 36,941 is: 54,309.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,127 : 36,941 = 36,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,127/36,941 = 36,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,127x = 36,941 × 36,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,127x = 1,364,637,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,364,637,481/25,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,309.61
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