Finding the Third Proportional to 25,482 and 37,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,482 and 37,473 is: 55,106.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,482 : 37,473 = 37,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,482/37,473 = 37,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,482x = 37,473 × 37,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,482x = 1,404,225,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,404,225,729/25,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,106.57
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