Finding the Third Proportional to 25,376 and 37,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,376 and 37,234 is: 54,633.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,376 : 37,234 = 37,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,376/37,234 = 37,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,376x = 37,234 × 37,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,376x = 1,386,370,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,386,370,756/25,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,633.15
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