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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,853 and 14,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,853 and 14,867 is: 32,252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,853 : 14,867 = 14,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,853/14,867 = 14,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,853x = 14,867 × 14,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,853x = 221,027,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,027,689/6,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,252.69

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