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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,047.88 and 29,824.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,047.88 and 29,824.88 is: 63,320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,047.88 : 29,824.88 = 29,824.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,047.88/29,824.88 = 29,824.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,047.88x = 29,824.88 × 29,824.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,047.88x = 889,523,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,523,168.77/14,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,320.83

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