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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,964 and 30,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,964 and 30,520 is: 66,705.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,964 : 30,520 = 30,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,964/30,520 = 30,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,964x = 30,520 × 30,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,964x = 931,470,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,470,400/13,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,705.13

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