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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,266.88 and 13,934.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,266.88 and 13,934.63 is: 30,984.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.88 : 13,934.63 = 13,934.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.88/13,934.63 = 13,934.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.88x = 13,934.63 × 13,934.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.88x = 194,173,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,173,773.89/6,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,984.15

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