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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,882 and 30,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,882 and 30,360 is: 66,397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,882 : 30,360 = 30,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,882/30,360 = 30,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,882x = 30,360 × 30,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,882x = 921,729,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,729,600/13,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,397.46

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