Finding the Third Proportional to 25,264 and 39,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,264 and 39,632 is: 62,171.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,264 : 39,632 = 39,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,264/39,632 = 39,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,264x = 39,632 × 39,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,264x = 1,570,695,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,570,695,424/25,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,171.29
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