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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,761 and 25,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,761 and 25,560 is: 47,475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,761 : 25,560 = 25,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,761/25,560 = 25,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,761x = 25,560 × 25,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,761x = 653,313,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,313,600/13,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,475.74

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