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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,950 and 6,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,950 and 6,964 is: 16,439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950 : 6,964 = 6,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950/6,964 = 6,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950x = 6,964 × 6,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950x = 48,497,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,497,296/2,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,439.76

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