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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,948 and 16,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,948 and 16,254 is: 38,024.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,948 : 16,254 = 16,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,948/16,254 = 16,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,948x = 16,254 × 16,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,948x = 264,192,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,192,516/6,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,024.25

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