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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,833 and 30,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,833 and 30,474 is: 67,134.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,833 : 30,474 = 30,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,833/30,474 = 30,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,833x = 30,474 × 30,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,833x = 928,664,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,664,676/13,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,134.00

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