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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,864 and 14,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,864 and 14,901 is: 32,348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864 : 14,901 = 14,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864/14,901 = 14,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864x = 14,901 × 14,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864x = 222,039,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,039,801/6,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,348.46

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