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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,836 and 6,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,836 and 6,784 is: 16,228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836 : 6,784 = 6,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836/6,784 = 6,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836x = 6,784 × 6,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836x = 46,022,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,022,656/2,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,228.02

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