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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,045.06 and 29,819.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,045.06 and 29,819.81 is: 63,312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,045.06 : 29,819.81 = 29,819.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,045.06/29,819.81 = 29,819.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,045.06x = 29,819.81 × 29,819.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,045.06x = 889,221,217.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,221,217.54/14,045.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,312.02

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