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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,874 and 15,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,874 and 15,322 is: 34,152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,874 : 15,322 = 15,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,874/15,322 = 15,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,874x = 15,322 × 15,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,874x = 234,763,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,763,684/6,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,152.41

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