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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,430 and 14,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,430 and 14,890 is: 34,480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430 : 14,890 = 14,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430/14,890 = 14,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430x = 14,890 × 14,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430x = 221,712,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,712,100/6,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,480.89

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