Finding the Third Proportional to 25,430 and 39,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,430 and 39,343 is: 60,867.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,430 : 39,343 = 39,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,430/39,343 = 39,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,430x = 39,343 × 39,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,430x = 1,547,871,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,547,871,649/25,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,867.94
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