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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,777 and 14,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,777 and 14,283 is: 30,102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,777 : 14,283 = 14,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,777/14,283 = 14,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,777x = 14,283 × 14,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,777x = 204,004,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,004,089/6,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,102.42

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