Finding the Third Proportional to 25,162 and 39,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,162 and 39,809 is: 62,982.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,162 : 39,809 = 39,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,162/39,809 = 39,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,162x = 39,809 × 39,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,162x = 1,584,756,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,584,756,481/25,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,982.14
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