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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,663 and 11,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,663 and 11,814 is: 20,947.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663 : 11,814 = 11,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663/11,814 = 11,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663x = 11,814 × 11,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663x = 139,570,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,570,596/6,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,947.11

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