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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,056.88 and 30,197.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,056.88 and 30,197.81 is: 64,872.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.88 : 30,197.81 = 30,197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.88/30,197.81 = 30,197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.88x = 30,197.81 × 30,197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.88x = 911,907,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,907,879.79/14,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,872.73

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