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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,804 and 14,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,804 and 14,425 is: 30,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,804 : 14,425 = 14,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,804/14,425 = 14,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,804x = 14,425 × 14,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,804x = 208,080,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,080,625/6,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,582.10

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