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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,041 and 30,759.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,041 and 30,759.75 is: 72,552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,041 : 30,759.75 = 30,759.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,041/30,759.75 = 30,759.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,041x = 30,759.75 × 30,759.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,041x = 946,162,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,162,220.06/13,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,552.89

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