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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,935 and 30,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,935 and 30,462 is: 66,590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,935 : 30,462 = 30,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,935/30,462 = 30,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,935x = 30,462 × 30,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,935x = 927,933,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,933,444/13,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,590.13

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