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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,625 and 14,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,625 and 14,325 is: 30,974.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625 : 14,325 = 14,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625/14,325 = 14,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625x = 14,325 × 14,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625x = 205,205,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,205,625/6,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,974.43

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