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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,792 and 30,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,792 and 30,248 is: 66,338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,792 : 30,248 = 30,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,792/30,248 = 30,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,792x = 30,248 × 30,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,792x = 914,941,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,941,504/13,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,338.57

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