Finding the Third Proportional to 25,304 and 36,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,304 and 36,447 is: 52,496.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,304 : 36,447 = 36,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,304/36,447 = 36,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,304x = 36,447 × 36,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,304x = 1,328,383,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,328,383,809/25,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,496.99
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