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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,887 and 30,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,887 and 30,311 is: 66,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,887 : 30,311 = 30,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,887/30,311 = 30,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,887x = 30,311 × 30,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,887x = 918,756,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,756,721/13,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,159.48

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