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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,759 and 30,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,759 and 30,147 is: 66,054.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,759 : 30,147 = 30,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,759/30,147 = 30,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,759x = 30,147 × 30,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,759x = 908,841,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,841,609/13,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,054.34

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