Finding the Third Proportional to 25,360 and 39,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,360 and 39,781 is: 62,402.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,360 : 39,781 = 39,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,360/39,781 = 39,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,360x = 39,781 × 39,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,360x = 1,582,527,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,582,527,961/25,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,402.52
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