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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,626 and 25,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,626 and 25,848 is: 49,032.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,626 : 25,848 = 25,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,626/25,848 = 25,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,626x = 25,848 × 25,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,626x = 668,119,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,119,104/13,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,032.67

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