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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,067.63 and 14,316.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,067.63 and 14,316.75 is: 20,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.63 : 14,316.75 = 14,316.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.63/14,316.75 = 14,316.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.63x = 14,316.75 × 14,316.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.63x = 204,969,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,969,330.56/10,067.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,359.25

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