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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,579 and 14,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,579 and 14,251 is: 30,869.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,579 : 14,251 = 14,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,579/14,251 = 14,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,579x = 14,251 × 14,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,579x = 203,091,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,091,001/6,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,869.59

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