Finding the Third Proportional to 25,244 and 39,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,244 and 39,083 is: 60,508.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,244 : 39,083 = 39,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,244/39,083 = 39,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,244x = 39,083 × 39,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,244x = 1,527,480,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,527,480,889/25,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,508.67
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