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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,068 and 30,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,068 and 30,844 is: 72,800.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,068 : 30,844 = 30,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,068/30,844 = 30,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,068x = 30,844 × 30,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,068x = 951,352,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,352,336/13,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,800.15

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