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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,952 and 30,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,952 and 30,444 is: 66,430.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,952 : 30,444 = 30,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,952/30,444 = 30,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,952x = 30,444 × 30,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,952x = 926,837,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,837,136/13,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,430.41

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