Finding the Third Proportional to 25,950 and 39,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,950 and 39,153 is: 59,073.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,950 : 39,153 = 39,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,950/39,153 = 39,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,950x = 39,153 × 39,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,950x = 1,532,957,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,532,957,409/25,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,073.50
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