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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,839 and 30,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,839 and 30,275 is: 66,231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,839 : 30,275 = 30,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,839/30,275 = 30,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,839x = 30,275 × 30,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,839x = 916,575,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,575,625/13,839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,231.35

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