Finding the Third Proportional to 25,570 and 39,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,570 and 39,684 is: 61,588.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,570 : 39,684 = 39,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,570/39,684 = 39,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,570x = 39,684 × 39,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,570x = 1,574,819,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,574,819,856/25,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,588.57
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