Finding the Third Proportional to 25,312 and 55,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,312 and 55,232 is: 120,518.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,312 : 55,232 = 55,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,312/55,232 = 55,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,312x = 55,232 × 55,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,312x = 3,050,573,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,050,573,824/25,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,518.88
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