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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,963 and 30,389

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,963 and 30,389 is: 66,138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,963 : 30,389 = 30,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,963/30,389 = 30,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,963x = 30,389 × 30,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,963x = 923,491,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,491,321/13,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,138.46

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