Finding the Third Proportional to 25,742 and 38,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,742 and 38,889 is: 58,750.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,742 : 38,889 = 38,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,742/38,889 = 38,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,742x = 38,889 × 38,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,742x = 1,512,354,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,512,354,321/25,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,750.46
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