Finding the Third Proportional to 25,296 and 36,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,296 and 36,440 is: 52,493.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,296 : 36,440 = 36,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,296/36,440 = 36,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,296x = 36,440 × 36,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,296x = 1,327,873,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,327,873,600/25,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,493.42
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