Finding the Third Proportional to 25,563 and 39,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,563 and 39,237 is: 60,225.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,563 : 39,237 = 39,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,563/39,237 = 39,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,563x = 39,237 × 39,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,563x = 1,539,542,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,539,542,169/25,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,225.41
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