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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,965 and 15,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,965 and 15,388 is: 33,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,965 : 15,388 = 15,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,965/15,388 = 15,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,965x = 15,388 × 15,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,965x = 236,790,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,790,544/6,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,997.21

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