Finding the Third Proportional to 25,583.50 and 39,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,583.50 and 39,469 is: 60,890.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,583.50 : 39,469 = 39,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,583.50/39,469 = 39,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,583.50x = 39,469 × 39,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,583.50x = 1,557,801,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,557,801,961/25,583.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,890.89
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