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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,470.88 and 30,718.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,470.88 and 30,718.13 is: 65,207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,470.88 : 30,718.13 = 30,718.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,470.88/30,718.13 = 30,718.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,470.88x = 30,718.13 × 30,718.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,470.88x = 943,603,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,603,203.52/14,470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,207.06

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