Finding the Third Proportional to 25,612 and 39,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,612 and 39,554 is: 61,085.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,612 : 39,554 = 39,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,612/39,554 = 39,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,612x = 39,554 × 39,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,612x = 1,564,518,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,564,518,916/25,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,085.39
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