Finding the Third Proportional to 25,166 and 54,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,166 and 54,700 is: 118,894.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,166 : 54,700 = 54,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,166/54,700 = 54,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,166x = 54,700 × 54,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,166x = 2,992,090,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,992,090,000/25,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,894.14
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