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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,900 and 30,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,900 and 30,110 is: 65,223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,900 : 30,110 = 30,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,900/30,110 = 30,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,900x = 30,110 × 30,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,900x = 906,612,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,612,100/13,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,223.89

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