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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,350 and 30,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,350 and 30,901 is: 71,525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,350 : 30,901 = 30,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,350/30,901 = 30,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,350x = 30,901 × 30,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,350x = 954,871,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,871,801/13,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,525.98

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