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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,963 and 30,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,963 and 30,383 is: 66,112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,963 : 30,383 = 30,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,963/30,383 = 30,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,963x = 30,383 × 30,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,963x = 923,126,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,126,689/13,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,112.35

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