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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,050.13 and 30,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,050.13 and 30,861 is: 67,785.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.13 : 30,861 = 30,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.13/30,861 = 30,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.13x = 30,861 × 30,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.13x = 952,401,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,401,321/14,050.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,785.97

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