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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,991 and 30,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,991 and 30,052 is: 64,550.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991 : 30,052 = 30,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991/30,052 = 30,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991x = 30,052 × 30,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991x = 903,122,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,122,704/13,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,550.26

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