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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,392.97 and 30,972.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,392.97 and 30,972.94 is: 66,652.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.97 : 30,972.94 = 30,972.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.97/30,972.94 = 30,972.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.97x = 30,972.94 × 30,972.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.97x = 959,322,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,322,857.38/14,392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,652.19

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