Finding the Third Proportional to 25,960 and 40,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,960 and 40,670 is: 63,715.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,960 : 40,670 = 40,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,960/40,670 = 40,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,960x = 40,670 × 40,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,960x = 1,654,048,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,654,048,900/25,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,715.29
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