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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,792 and 15,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,792 and 15,700 is: 36,291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,792 : 15,700 = 15,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,792/15,700 = 15,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,792x = 15,700 × 15,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,792x = 246,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,490,000/6,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,291.22

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