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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,972 and 14,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,972 and 14,674 is: 30,884.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,972 : 14,674 = 14,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,972/14,674 = 14,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,972x = 14,674 × 14,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,972x = 215,326,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,326,276/6,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,884.43

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