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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,363 and 25,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,363 and 25,270 is: 44,459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363 : 25,270 = 25,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363/25,270 = 25,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363x = 25,270 × 25,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363x = 638,572,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,572,900/14,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,459.58

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