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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,627 and 14,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,627 and 14,329 is: 30,982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627 : 14,329 = 14,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627/14,329 = 14,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627x = 14,329 × 14,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627x = 205,320,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,320,241/6,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,982.38

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