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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,626 and 14,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,626 and 14,270 is: 30,732.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,626 : 14,270 = 14,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,626/14,270 = 14,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,626x = 14,270 × 14,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,626x = 203,632,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,632,900/6,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,732.40

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