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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,005 and 25,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,005 and 25,361 is: 49,456.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,005 : 25,361 = 25,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,005/25,361 = 25,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,005x = 25,361 × 25,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,005x = 643,180,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,180,321/13,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,456.39

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