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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,759 and 14,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,759 and 14,203 is: 29,845.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759 : 14,203 = 14,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759/14,203 = 14,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759x = 14,203 × 14,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759x = 201,725,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,725,209/6,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,845.42

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