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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,313 and 14,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,313 and 14,318 is: 32,473.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313 : 14,318 = 14,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313/14,318 = 14,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313x = 14,318 × 14,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313x = 205,005,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,005,124/6,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,473.49

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