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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,281.50 and 30,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,281.50 and 30,753 is: 66,221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.50 : 30,753 = 30,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.50/30,753 = 30,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.50x = 30,753 × 30,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.50x = 945,747,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,747,009/14,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,221.83

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