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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,306.63 and 30,364.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,306.63 and 30,364.88 is: 64,447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,306.63 : 30,364.88 = 30,364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,306.63/30,364.88 = 30,364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,306.63x = 30,364.88 × 30,364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,306.63x = 922,025,633.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,025,633.77/14,306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,447.46

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