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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,912 and 13,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,912 and 13,410 is: 26,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,912 : 13,410 = 13,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,912/13,410 = 13,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,912x = 13,410 × 13,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,912x = 179,828,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,828,100/6,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.80

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