Finding the Third Proportional to 25,356 and 38,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,356 and 38,034 is: 57,051
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,356 : 38,034 = 38,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,356/38,034 = 38,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,356x = 38,034 × 38,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,356x = 1,446,585,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,446,585,156/25,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,051
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