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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,956 and 30,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,956 and 30,368 is: 66,080.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,956 : 30,368 = 30,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,956/30,368 = 30,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,956x = 30,368 × 30,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,956x = 922,215,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,215,424/13,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,080.21

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