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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,099.63 and 30,629.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,099.63 and 30,629.25 is: 66,537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,099.63 : 30,629.25 = 30,629.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,099.63/30,629.25 = 30,629.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,099.63x = 30,629.25 × 30,629.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,099.63x = 938,150,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,150,955.56/14,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,537.30

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