Finding the Third Proportional to 25,628 and 39,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,628 and 39,177 is: 59,889.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,628 : 39,177 = 39,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,628/39,177 = 39,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,628x = 39,177 × 39,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,628x = 1,534,837,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,534,837,329/25,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,889.08
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