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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,026.88 and 30,693.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,026.88 and 30,693.38 is: 67,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.88 : 30,693.38 = 30,693.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.88/30,693.38 = 30,693.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.88x = 30,693.38 × 30,693.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.88x = 942,083,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,083,268.89/14,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,162.73

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