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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,780 and 14,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,780 and 14,364 is: 30,431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,780 : 14,364 = 14,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,780/14,364 = 14,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,780x = 14,364 × 14,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,780x = 206,324,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,324,496/6,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,431.34

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