Finding the Third Proportional to 25,310 and 36,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,310 and 36,454 is: 52,504.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,310 : 36,454 = 36,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,310/36,454 = 36,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,310x = 36,454 × 36,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,310x = 1,328,894,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,328,894,116/25,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,504.71
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