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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,345 and 14,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,345 and 14,623 is: 33,700.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,345 : 14,623 = 14,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,345/14,623 = 14,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,345x = 14,623 × 14,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,345x = 213,832,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,832,129/6,345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,700.89

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