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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,872 and 14,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,872 and 14,360 is: 30,007.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,872 : 14,360 = 14,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,872/14,360 = 14,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,872x = 14,360 × 14,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,872x = 206,209,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,209,600/6,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,007.22

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