Finding the Third Proportional to 25,131 and 53,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,131 and 53,070 is: 112,069.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,131 : 53,070 = 53,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,131/53,070 = 53,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,131x = 53,070 × 53,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,131x = 2,816,424,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,816,424,900/25,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,069.75
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