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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,847 and 30,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,847 and 30,031 is: 65,130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,847 : 30,031 = 30,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,847/30,031 = 30,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,847x = 30,031 × 30,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,847x = 901,860,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,860,961/13,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,130.42

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