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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,996.50 and 30,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,996.50 and 30,057 is: 64,546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.50 : 30,057 = 30,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.50/30,057 = 30,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.50x = 30,057 × 30,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.50x = 903,423,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,423,249/13,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,546.37

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