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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,824 and 30,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,824 and 30,208 is: 66,010.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,824 : 30,208 = 30,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,824/30,208 = 30,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,824x = 30,208 × 30,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,824x = 912,523,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,523,264/13,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,010.07

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