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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,845 and 30,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,845 and 30,282 is: 66,233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,845 : 30,282 = 30,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,845/30,282 = 30,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,845x = 30,282 × 30,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,845x = 916,999,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,999,524/13,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,233.26

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