Finding the Third Proportional to 25,230 and 54,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,230 and 54,828 is: 119,148.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,230 : 54,828 = 54,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,230/54,828 = 54,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,230x = 54,828 × 54,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,230x = 3,006,109,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,006,109,584/25,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,148.22
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