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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,261.06 and 32,486.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,261.06 and 32,486.06 is: 74,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.06 : 32,486.06 = 32,486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.06/32,486.06 = 32,486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.06x = 32,486.06 × 32,486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.06x = 1,055,344,256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,344,256.75/14,261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,001.80

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