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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,657 and 14,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,657 and 14,004 is: 29,459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,657 : 14,004 = 14,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,657/14,004 = 14,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,657x = 14,004 × 14,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,657x = 196,112,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,112,016/6,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,459.52

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