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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,884 and 30,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,884 and 30,348 is: 66,335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,884 : 30,348 = 30,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,884/30,348 = 30,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,884x = 30,348 × 30,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,884x = 921,001,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,001,104/13,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,335.43

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