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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,623 and 25,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,623 and 25,302 is: 46,993.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,623 : 25,302 = 25,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,623/25,302 = 25,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,623x = 25,302 × 25,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,623x = 640,191,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,191,204/13,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,993.41

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