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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,431.50 and 31,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,431.50 and 31,095 is: 66,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,431.50 : 31,095 = 31,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,431.50/31,095 = 31,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,431.50x = 31,095 × 31,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,431.50x = 966,899,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,899,025/14,431.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,999.20

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