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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,926 and 30,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,926 and 30,768 is: 67,978.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,926 : 30,768 = 30,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,926/30,768 = 30,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,926x = 30,768 × 30,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,926x = 946,669,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,669,824/13,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,978.59

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