Finding the Third Proportional to 25,602 and 38,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,602 and 38,761 is: 58,683.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,602 : 38,761 = 38,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,602/38,761 = 38,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,602x = 38,761 × 38,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,602x = 1,502,415,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,415,121/25,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,683.51
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