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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,698 and 14,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,698 and 14,266 is: 30,385.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,698 : 14,266 = 14,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,698/14,266 = 14,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,698x = 14,266 × 14,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,698x = 203,518,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,518,756/6,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,385.00

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