Finding the Third Proportional to 25,144 and 38,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,144 and 38,034 is: 57,532.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,144 : 38,034 = 38,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,144/38,034 = 38,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,144x = 38,034 × 38,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,144x = 1,446,585,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,446,585,156/25,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,532.02
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