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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,977 and 30,411

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,977 and 30,411 is: 66,167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977 : 30,411 = 30,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977/30,411 = 30,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977x = 30,411 × 30,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977x = 924,828,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,828,921/13,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,167.91

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