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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,632 and 30,357

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,632 and 30,357 is: 67,601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,632 : 30,357 = 30,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,632/30,357 = 30,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,632x = 30,357 × 30,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,632x = 921,547,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,547,449/13,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,601.78

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