Finding the Third Proportional to 25,211 and 36,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,211 and 36,318 is: 52,318.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,211 : 36,318 = 36,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,211/36,318 = 36,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,211x = 36,318 × 36,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,211x = 1,318,997,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,318,997,124/25,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,318.32
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