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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,772 and 30,111

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,772 and 30,111 is: 65,834.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,772 : 30,111 = 30,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,772/30,111 = 30,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,772x = 30,111 × 30,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,772x = 906,672,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,672,321/13,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,834.47

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