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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,394 and 14,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,394 and 14,017 is: 30,728.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,394 : 14,017 = 14,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,394/14,017 = 14,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,394x = 14,017 × 14,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,394x = 196,476,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,476,289/6,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,728.23

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