Finding the Third Proportional to 25,275 and 35,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,275 and 35,433 is: 49,673.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,275 : 35,433 = 35,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,275/35,433 = 35,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,275x = 35,433 × 35,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,275x = 1,255,497,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,255,497,489/25,275 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,673.49
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