Finding the Third Proportional to 25,383 and 55,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,383 and 55,702 is: 122,235.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,383 : 55,702 = 55,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,383/55,702 = 55,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,383x = 55,702 × 55,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,383x = 3,102,712,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,102,712,804/25,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,235.86
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