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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,712 and 25,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,712 and 25,744 is: 42,181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712 : 25,744 = 25,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712/25,744 = 25,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712x = 25,744 × 25,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712x = 662,753,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,753,536/15,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,181.36

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