Finding the Third Proportional to 25,304 and 40,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,304 and 40,216 is: 63,915.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,304 : 40,216 = 40,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,304/40,216 = 40,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,304x = 40,216 × 40,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,304x = 1,617,326,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,617,326,656/25,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,915.85
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