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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,122.69 and 30,704.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,122.69 and 30,704.91 is: 66,757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,122.69 : 30,704.91 = 30,704.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,122.69/30,704.91 = 30,704.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,122.69x = 30,704.91 × 30,704.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,122.69x = 942,791,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,791,267.82/14,122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,757.21

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