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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,672 and 25,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,672 and 25,368 is: 43,861.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672 : 25,368 = 25,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672/25,368 = 25,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672x = 25,368 × 25,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672x = 643,535,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,535,424/14,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,861.47

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