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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,841 and 14,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,841 and 14,366 is: 30,168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841 : 14,366 = 14,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841/14,366 = 14,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841x = 14,366 × 14,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841x = 206,381,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,381,956/6,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,168.39

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