Finding the Third Proportional to 25,409 and 36,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,409 and 36,966 is: 53,779.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,409 : 36,966 = 36,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,409/36,966 = 36,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,409x = 36,966 × 36,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,409x = 1,366,485,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,366,485,156/25,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,779.57
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