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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,830 and 30,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,830 and 30,267 is: 66,239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,830 : 30,267 = 30,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,830/30,267 = 30,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,830x = 30,267 × 30,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,830x = 916,091,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,091,289/13,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,239.43

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