Finding the Third Proportional to 25,882 and 39,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,882 and 39,303 is: 59,683.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,882 : 39,303 = 39,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,882/39,303 = 39,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,882x = 39,303 × 39,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,882x = 1,544,725,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,544,725,809/25,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,683.40
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