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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,874 and 14,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,874 and 14,378 is: 30,073.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,874 : 14,378 = 14,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,874/14,378 = 14,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,874x = 14,378 × 14,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,874x = 206,726,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,726,884/6,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,073.74

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