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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,965 and 30,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,965 and 30,396 is: 66,159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,965 : 30,396 = 30,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,965/30,396 = 30,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,965x = 30,396 × 30,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,965x = 923,916,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,916,816/13,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,159.46

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