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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,241 and 30,673.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,241 and 30,673.28 is: 66,066.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241 : 30,673.28 = 30,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241/30,673.28 = 30,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241x = 30,673.28 × 30,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241x = 940,850,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,850,182.64/14,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,066.30

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