Finding the Third Proportional to 25,537.50 and 35,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,537.50 and 35,754 is: 50,057.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,537.50 : 35,754 = 35,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,537.50/35,754 = 35,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,537.50x = 35,754 × 35,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,537.50x = 1,278,348,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,348,516/25,537.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,057.70
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