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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,744 and 14,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,744 and 14,352 is: 30,542.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744 : 14,352 = 14,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744/14,352 = 14,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744x = 14,352 × 14,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744x = 205,979,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,979,904/6,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,542.69

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