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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,961 and 20,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,961 and 20,925 is: 31,362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961 : 20,925 = 20,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961/20,925 = 20,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961x = 20,925 × 20,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961x = 437,855,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,855,625/13,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,362.77

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