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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,893 and 30,789

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,893 and 30,789 is: 68,233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,893 : 30,789 = 30,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,893/30,789 = 30,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,893x = 30,789 × 30,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,893x = 947,962,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,962,521/13,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,233.10

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