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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,338 and 6,905

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,338 and 6,905 is: 7,522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338 : 6,905 = 6,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338/6,905 = 6,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338x = 6,905 × 6,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338x = 47,679,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,679,025/6,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.72

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