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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,966 and 14,201

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,966 and 14,201 is: 28,950.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966 : 14,201 = 14,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966/14,201 = 14,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966x = 14,201 × 14,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966x = 201,668,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,668,401/6,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,950.39

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