Finding the Third Proportional to 25,832 and 39,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,832 and 39,720 is: 61,074.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,832 : 39,720 = 39,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,832/39,720 = 39,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,832x = 39,720 × 39,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,832x = 1,577,678,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,577,678,400/25,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,074.57
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