Finding the Third Proportional to 25,984 and 39,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,984 and 39,163 is: 59,026.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,984 : 39,163 = 39,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,984/39,163 = 39,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,984x = 39,163 × 39,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,984x = 1,533,740,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,533,740,569/25,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,026.35
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