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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,949.63 and 30,663.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,949.63 and 30,663.38 is: 67,402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,949.63 : 30,663.38 = 30,663.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,949.63/30,663.38 = 30,663.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,949.63x = 30,663.38 × 30,663.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,949.63x = 940,242,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,242,566.39/13,949.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,402.71

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