Finding the Third Proportional to 25,530 and 38,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,530 and 38,322 is: 57,523.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,530 : 38,322 = 38,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,530/38,322 = 38,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,530x = 38,322 × 38,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,530x = 1,468,575,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,468,575,684/25,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,523.53
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