Finding the Third Proportional to 25,822 and 39,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,822 and 39,476 is: 60,349.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,822 : 39,476 = 39,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,822/39,476 = 39,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,822x = 39,476 × 39,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,822x = 1,558,354,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,558,354,576/25,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,349.88
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