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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,010 and 30,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,010 and 30,700 is: 72,443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,010 : 30,700 = 30,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,010/30,700 = 30,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,010x = 30,700 × 30,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,010x = 942,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,490,000/13,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,443.50

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