Finding the Third Proportional to 25,662 and 39,417
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,662 and 39,417 is: 60,544.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,662 : 39,417 = 39,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,662/39,417 = 39,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,662x = 39,417 × 39,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,662x = 1,553,699,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,553,699,889/25,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,544.77
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