Finding the Third Proportional to 25,230 and 36,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,230 and 36,657 is: 53,259.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,230 : 36,657 = 36,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,230/36,657 = 36,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,230x = 36,657 × 36,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,230x = 1,343,735,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,343,735,649/25,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,259.44
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