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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,614 and 25,485

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,614 and 25,485 is: 33,113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614 : 25,485 = 25,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614/25,485 = 25,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614x = 25,485 × 25,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614x = 649,485,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,485,225/19,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,113.35

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