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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,952 and 30,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,952 and 30,528 is: 66,797.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,952 : 30,528 = 30,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,952/30,528 = 30,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,952x = 30,528 × 30,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,952x = 931,958,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,958,784/13,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,797.50

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