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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,920 and 8,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,920 and 8,414 is: 10,230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,920 : 8,414 = 8,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,920/8,414 = 8,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,920x = 8,414 × 8,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,920x = 70,795,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,795,396/6,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.55

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