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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,350.50 and 31,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,350.50 and 31,101 is: 67,403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.50 : 31,101 = 31,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.50/31,101 = 31,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.50x = 31,101 × 31,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.50x = 967,272,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,272,201/14,350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,403.38

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