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