Finding the Third Proportional to 25,890 and 52,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,890 and 52,884 is: 108,023.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,890 : 52,884 = 52,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,890/52,884 = 52,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,890x = 52,884 × 52,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,890x = 2,796,717,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,796,717,456/25,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,023.08
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