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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,388 and 12,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,388 and 12,896 is: 26,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388 : 12,896 = 12,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388/12,896 = 12,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388x = 12,896 × 12,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388x = 166,306,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,306,816/6,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,034.25

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