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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,896 and 30,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,896 and 30,400 is: 66,505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,896 : 30,400 = 30,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,896/30,400 = 30,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,896x = 30,400 × 30,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,896x = 924,160,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,160,000/13,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,505.47

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