Finding the Third Proportional to 25,674 and 39,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,674 and 39,439 is: 60,584.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,674 : 39,439 = 39,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,674/39,439 = 39,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,674x = 39,439 × 39,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,674x = 1,555,434,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,555,434,721/25,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,584.04
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