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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,951 and 30,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,951 and 30,212 is: 65,426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,951 : 30,212 = 30,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,951/30,212 = 30,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,951x = 30,212 × 30,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,951x = 912,764,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,764,944/13,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,426.49

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