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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,006.13 and 14,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,006.13 and 14,661 is: 30,679.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.13 : 14,661 = 14,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.13/14,661 = 14,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.13x = 14,661 × 14,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.13x = 214,944,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,944,921/7,006.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,679.57

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