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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,947.88 and 30,867.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,947.88 and 30,867.75 is: 63,742.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.88 : 30,867.75 = 30,867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.88/30,867.75 = 30,867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.88x = 30,867.75 × 30,867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.88x = 952,817,990.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,817,990.06/14,947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,742.71

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