Finding the Third Proportional to 25,293 and 38,020.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,293 and 38,020.50 is: 57,152.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,293 : 38,020.50 = 38,020.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,293/38,020.50 = 38,020.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,293x = 38,020.50 × 38,020.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,293x = 1,445,558,420.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,445,558,420.25/25,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,152.51
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