Finding the Third Proportional to 25,168 and 52,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,168 and 52,378 is: 109,005.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,168 : 52,378 = 52,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,168/52,378 = 52,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,168x = 52,378 × 52,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,168x = 2,743,454,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,743,454,884/25,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,005.68
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