Finding the Third Proportional to 25,535 and 38,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,535 and 38,149 is: 56,994.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,535 : 38,149 = 38,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,535/38,149 = 38,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,535x = 38,149 × 38,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,535x = 1,455,346,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,455,346,201/25,535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,994.17
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