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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,625 and 24,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,625 and 24,850 is: 39,521.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625 : 24,850 = 24,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625/24,850 = 24,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625x = 24,850 × 24,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625x = 617,522,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,522,500/15,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,521.44

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