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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,856 and 15,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,856 and 15,814 is: 36,476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,856 : 15,814 = 15,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,856/15,814 = 15,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,856x = 15,814 × 15,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,856x = 250,082,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,082,596/6,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,476.46

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