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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,782 and 15,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,782 and 15,449 is: 35,191.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,782 : 15,449 = 15,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,782/15,449 = 15,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,782x = 15,449 × 15,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,782x = 238,671,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,671,601/6,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,191.92

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