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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,675 and 25,613

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,675 and 25,613 is: 44,703.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675 : 25,613 = 25,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675/25,613 = 25,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675x = 25,613 × 25,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675x = 656,025,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,025,769/14,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,703.63

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