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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,826 and 14,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,826 and 14,803 is: 32,102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,826 : 14,803 = 14,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,826/14,803 = 14,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,826x = 14,803 × 14,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,826x = 219,128,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,128,809/6,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,102.08

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