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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,936 and 11,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,936 and 11,030 is: 17,540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,936 : 11,030 = 11,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,936/11,030 = 11,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,936x = 11,030 × 11,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,936x = 121,660,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,660,900/6,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,540.50

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