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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,849 and 30,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,849 and 30,035 is: 65,138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,849 : 30,035 = 30,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,849/30,035 = 30,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,849x = 30,035 × 30,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,849x = 902,101,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,101,225/13,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,138.37

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