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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,752 and 30,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,752 and 30,960 is: 69,700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,752 : 30,960 = 30,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,752/30,960 = 30,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,752x = 30,960 × 30,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,752x = 958,521,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,521,600/13,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,700.52

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