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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,615 and 30,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,615 and 30,147 is: 66,752.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,615 : 30,147 = 30,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,615/30,147 = 30,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,615x = 30,147 × 30,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,615x = 908,841,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,841,609/13,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,752.96

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