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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,804 and 14,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,804 and 14,350 is: 30,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,804 : 14,350 = 14,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,804/14,350 = 14,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,804x = 14,350 × 14,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,804x = 205,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,922,500/6,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,264.92

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