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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,774 and 14,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,774 and 14,777 is: 32,234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,774 : 14,777 = 14,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,774/14,777 = 14,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,774x = 14,777 × 14,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,774x = 218,359,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,359,729/6,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,234.98

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