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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,104.97 and 30,672.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,104.97 and 30,672.84 is: 66,701.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,104.97 : 30,672.84 = 30,672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,104.97/30,672.84 = 30,672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,104.97x = 30,672.84 × 30,672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,104.97x = 940,823,343.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,823,343.71/14,104.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,701.55

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