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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,145.66 and 30,827.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,145.66 and 30,827.81 is: 67,183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.66 : 30,827.81 = 30,827.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.66/30,827.81 = 30,827.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.66x = 30,827.81 × 30,827.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.66x = 950,354,023.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,354,023.54/14,145.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,183.45

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