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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,965 and 14,965

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,965 and 14,965 is: 32,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,965 : 14,965 = 14,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,965/14,965 = 14,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,965x = 14,965 × 14,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,965x = 223,951,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,951,225/6,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,153.80

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