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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,663.66 and 14,249.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,663.66 and 14,249.95 is: 30,472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.66 : 14,249.95 = 14,249.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.66/14,249.95 = 14,249.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.66x = 14,249.95 × 14,249.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.66x = 203,061,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,061,164.06/6,663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,472.94

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