Finding the Third Proportional to 25,832 and 54,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,832 and 54,772 is: 116,133.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,832 : 54,772 = 54,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,832/54,772 = 54,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,832x = 54,772 × 54,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,832x = 2,999,971,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,999,971,984/25,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,133.94
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