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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,063 and 25,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,063 and 25,477 is: 49,688.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,063 : 25,477 = 25,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,063/25,477 = 25,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,063x = 25,477 × 25,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,063x = 649,077,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,077,529/13,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,688.24

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