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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,676.59 and 14,423.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,676.59 and 14,423.91 is: 31,160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.59 : 14,423.91 = 14,423.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.59/14,423.91 = 14,423.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.59x = 14,423.91 × 14,423.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.59x = 208,049,071.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,049,071.51/6,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,160.96

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