Finding the Third Proportional to 25,997 and 36,221.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,997 and 36,221.50 is: 50,467.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,997 : 36,221.50 = 36,221.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,997/36,221.50 = 36,221.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,997x = 36,221.50 × 36,221.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,997x = 1,311,997,062.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,311,997,062.25/25,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,467.25
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