Finding the Third Proportional to 25,541 and 38,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,541 and 38,346 is: 57,570.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,541 : 38,346 = 38,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,541/38,346 = 38,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,541x = 38,346 × 38,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,541x = 1,470,415,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,470,415,716/25,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,570.80
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