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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,333 and 13,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,333 and 13,640 is: 29,377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333 : 13,640 = 13,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333/13,640 = 13,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333x = 13,640 × 13,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333x = 186,049,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,049,600/6,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,377.80

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