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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,347.13 and 30,896.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,347.13 and 30,896.44 is: 66,535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.13 : 30,896.44 = 30,896.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.13/30,896.44 = 30,896.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.13x = 30,896.44 × 30,896.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.13x = 954,589,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,589,850.19/14,347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,535.27

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