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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,864 and 14,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,864 and 14,700 is: 31,481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864 : 14,700 = 14,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864/14,700 = 14,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864x = 14,700 × 14,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864x = 216,090,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,090,000/6,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,481.64

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