Finding the Third Proportional to 25,254 and 39,616.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,254 and 39,616.50 is: 62,147.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,254 : 39,616.50 = 39,616.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,254/39,616.50 = 39,616.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,254x = 39,616.50 × 39,616.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,254x = 1,569,467,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,569,467,072.25/25,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,147.27
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