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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,625.69 and 14,170.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,625.69 and 14,170.78 is: 30,307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.69 : 14,170.78 = 14,170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.69/14,170.78 = 14,170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.69x = 14,170.78 × 14,170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.69x = 200,811,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,811,041.24/6,625.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,307.96

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