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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,431 and 25,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,431 and 25,170 is: 47,169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,431 : 25,170 = 25,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,431/25,170 = 25,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,431x = 25,170 × 25,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,431x = 633,528,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,528,900/13,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,169.15

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