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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,886 and 15,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,886 and 15,204 is: 33,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,886 : 15,204 = 15,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,886/15,204 = 15,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,886x = 15,204 × 15,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,886x = 231,161,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,161,616/6,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,569.80

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