Finding the Third Proportional to 25,723 and 52,161
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,723 and 52,161 is: 105,771.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,723 : 52,161 = 52,161 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,723/52,161 = 52,161/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,723x = 52,161 × 52,161 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,723x = 2,720,769,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,720,769,921/25,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,771.87
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