Finding the Third Proportional to 25,263 and 38,245
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,263 and 38,245 is: 57,898.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,263 : 38,245 = 38,245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,263/38,245 = 38,245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,263x = 38,245 × 38,245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,263x = 1,462,680,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,462,680,025/25,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,898.11
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