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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,554.69 and 30,430.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,554.69 and 30,430.69 is: 63,623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.69 : 30,430.69 = 30,430.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.69/30,430.69 = 30,430.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.69x = 30,430.69 × 30,430.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.69x = 926,026,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,026,741.72/14,554.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,623.95

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