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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,619 and 14,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,619 and 14,149 is: 30,245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,619 : 14,149 = 14,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,619/14,149 = 14,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,619x = 14,149 × 14,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,619x = 200,194,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,194,201/6,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,245.38

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