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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,992 and 30,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,992 and 30,552 is: 66,711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,992 : 30,552 = 30,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,992/30,552 = 30,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,992x = 30,552 × 30,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,992x = 933,424,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,424,704/13,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,711.31

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