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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,279.63 and 24,063.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,279.63 and 24,063.75 is: 40,551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.63 : 24,063.75 = 24,063.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.63/24,063.75 = 24,063.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.63x = 24,063.75 × 24,063.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.63x = 579,064,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,064,064.06/14,279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,551.77

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