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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,864 and 15,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,864 and 15,200 is: 33,659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864 : 15,200 = 15,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864/15,200 = 15,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864x = 15,200 × 15,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864x = 231,040,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,040,000/6,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,659.67

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