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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,068 and 30,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,068 and 30,825 is: 72,710.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,068 : 30,825 = 30,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,068/30,825 = 30,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,068x = 30,825 × 30,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,068x = 950,180,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,180,625/13,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,710.49

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