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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,055 and 25,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,055 and 25,806 is: 47,381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,055 : 25,806 = 25,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,055/25,806 = 25,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,055x = 25,806 × 25,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,055x = 665,949,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,949,636/14,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,381.69

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