Finding the Third Proportional to 25,992.75 and 56,355.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,992.75 and 56,355.75 is: 122,186.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,992.75 : 56,355.75 = 56,355.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,992.75/56,355.75 = 56,355.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,992.75x = 56,355.75 × 56,355.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,992.75x = 3,175,970,558.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,175,970,558.06/25,992.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,186.79
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