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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,886 and 15,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,886 and 15,004 is: 32,692.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,886 : 15,004 = 15,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,886/15,004 = 15,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,886x = 15,004 × 15,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,886x = 225,120,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,120,016/6,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,692.42

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