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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,307 and 13,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,307 and 13,705 is: 29,780.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307 : 13,705 = 13,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307/13,705 = 13,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307x = 13,705 × 13,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307x = 187,827,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,827,025/6,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,780.72

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