Finding the Third Proportional to 25,292 and 38,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,292 and 38,019 is: 57,150.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,292 : 38,019 = 38,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,292/38,019 = 38,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,292x = 38,019 × 38,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,292x = 1,445,444,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,445,444,361/25,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,150.26
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