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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,512 and 13,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,512 and 13,664 is: 28,670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512 : 13,664 = 13,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512/13,664 = 13,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512x = 13,664 × 13,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512x = 186,704,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,704,896/6,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,670.90

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