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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,361 and 25,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,361 and 25,266 is: 44,451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,361 : 25,266 = 25,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,361/25,266 = 25,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,361x = 25,266 × 25,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,361x = 638,370,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,370,756/14,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,451.69

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