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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,932 and 30,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,932 and 30,780 is: 68,002.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,932 : 30,780 = 30,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,932/30,780 = 30,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,932x = 30,780 × 30,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,932x = 947,408,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,408,400/13,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,002.33

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