Finding the Third Proportional to 25,813 and 36,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,813 and 36,349 is: 51,185.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,813 : 36,349 = 36,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,813/36,349 = 36,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,813x = 36,349 × 36,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,813x = 1,321,249,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,321,249,801/25,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,185.44
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