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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,278 and 14,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,278 and 14,599 is: 33,948.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278 : 14,599 = 14,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278/14,599 = 14,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278x = 14,599 × 14,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278x = 213,130,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,130,801/6,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,948.84

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