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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,374.97 and 30,458.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,374.97 and 30,458.53 is: 64,537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,374.97 : 30,458.53 = 30,458.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,374.97/30,458.53 = 30,458.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,374.97x = 30,458.53 × 30,458.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,374.97x = 927,722,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,722,125.91/14,374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,537.33

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