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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,711.63 and 25,246.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,711.63 and 25,246.69 is: 43,325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.63 : 25,246.69 = 25,246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.63/25,246.69 = 25,246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.63x = 25,246.69 × 25,246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.63x = 637,395,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,395,229.72/14,711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,325.96

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