Finding the Third Proportional to 25,153 and 32,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,153 and 32,261 is: 41,377.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,153 : 32,261 = 32,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,153/32,261 = 32,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,153x = 32,261 × 32,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,153x = 1,040,772,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,040,772,121/25,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,377.65
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