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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,995 and 30,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,995 and 30,150 is: 64,953.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,995 : 30,150 = 30,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,995/30,150 = 30,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,995x = 30,150 × 30,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,995x = 909,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,022,500/13,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,953.38

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