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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,863 and 30,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,863 and 30,095 is: 65,332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,863 : 30,095 = 30,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,863/30,095 = 30,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,863x = 30,095 × 30,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,863x = 905,709,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,709,025/13,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,332.83

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