Finding the Third Proportional to 25,762 and 54,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,762 and 54,291 is: 114,413.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,762 : 54,291 = 54,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,762/54,291 = 54,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,762x = 54,291 × 54,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,762x = 2,947,512,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,947,512,681/25,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,413.19
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