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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,904 and 14,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,904 and 14,440 is: 30,201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,904 : 14,440 = 14,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,904/14,440 = 14,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,904x = 14,440 × 14,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,904x = 208,513,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,513,600/6,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,201.85

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