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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,614 and 13,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,614 and 13,912 is: 29,262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614 : 13,912 = 13,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614/13,912 = 13,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614x = 13,912 × 13,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614x = 193,543,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,543,744/6,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,262.74

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