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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,854 and 30,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,854 and 30,057 is: 65,210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,854 : 30,057 = 30,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,854/30,057 = 30,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,854x = 30,057 × 30,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,854x = 903,423,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,423,249/13,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,210.28

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