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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,208 and 25,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,208 and 25,338 is: 45,186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,208 : 25,338 = 25,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,208/25,338 = 25,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,208x = 25,338 × 25,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,208x = 642,014,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,014,244/14,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,186.81

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