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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,924 and 30,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,924 and 30,484 is: 66,739.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,924 : 30,484 = 30,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,924/30,484 = 30,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,924x = 30,484 × 30,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,924x = 929,274,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,274,256/13,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,739.03

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