Finding the Third Proportional to 25,128 and 52,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,128 and 52,839 is: 111,109.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,128 : 52,839 = 52,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,128/52,839 = 52,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,128x = 52,839 × 52,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,128x = 2,791,959,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,791,959,921/25,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,109.52
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