Finding the Third Proportional to 25,262 and 54,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,262 and 54,949 is: 119,523.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,262 : 54,949 = 54,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,262/54,949 = 54,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,262x = 54,949 × 54,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,262x = 3,019,392,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,019,392,601/25,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,523.10
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