Finding the Third Proportional to 25,434 and 36,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,434 and 36,692 is: 52,933.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,434 : 36,692 = 36,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,434/36,692 = 36,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,434x = 36,692 × 36,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,434x = 1,346,302,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,346,302,864/25,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,933.19
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