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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,851 and 30,253.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,851 and 30,253.50 is: 66,080.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,851 : 30,253.50 = 30,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,851/30,253.50 = 30,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,851x = 30,253.50 × 30,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,851x = 915,274,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,274,262.25/13,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,080.01

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