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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,128 and 14,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,128 and 14,340 is: 33,556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,128 : 14,340 = 14,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,128/14,340 = 14,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,128x = 14,340 × 14,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,128x = 205,635,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,635,600/6,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,556.72

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