Finding the Third Proportional to 25,446 and 38,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,446 and 38,925 is: 59,543.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,446 : 38,925 = 38,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,446/38,925 = 38,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,446x = 38,925 × 38,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,446x = 1,515,155,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,515,155,625/25,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,543.96
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