Finding the Third Proportional to 25,932 and 52,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,932 and 52,815 is: 107,566.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,932 : 52,815 = 52,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,932/52,815 = 52,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,932x = 52,815 × 52,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,932x = 2,789,424,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,789,424,225/25,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,566.88
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