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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,768 and 14,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,768 and 14,208 is: 29,826.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,768 : 14,208 = 14,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,768/14,208 = 14,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,768x = 14,208 × 14,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,768x = 201,867,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,867,264/6,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,826.72

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