Finding the Third Proportional to 25,390 and 55,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,390 and 55,703 is: 122,206.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,390 : 55,703 = 55,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,390/55,703 = 55,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,390x = 55,703 × 55,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,390x = 3,102,824,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,102,824,209/25,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,206.55
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