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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,590 and 14,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,590 and 14,222 is: 30,692.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,590 : 14,222 = 14,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,590/14,222 = 14,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,590x = 14,222 × 14,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,590x = 202,265,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,265,284/6,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,692.76

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