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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,094 and 30,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,094 and 30,890 is: 72,872.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,094 : 30,890 = 30,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,094/30,890 = 30,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,094x = 30,890 × 30,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,094x = 954,192,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,192,100/13,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,872.47

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