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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,986 and 30,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,986 and 30,150 is: 64,995.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,986 : 30,150 = 30,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,986/30,150 = 30,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,986x = 30,150 × 30,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,986x = 909,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,022,500/13,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,995.17

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