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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,967 and 30,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,967 and 30,364 is: 71,101.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,967 : 30,364 = 30,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,967/30,364 = 30,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,967x = 30,364 × 30,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,967x = 921,972,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,972,496/12,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,101.45

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