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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,987 and 14,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,987 and 14,544 is: 30,274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,987 : 14,544 = 14,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,987/14,544 = 14,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,987x = 14,544 × 14,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,987x = 211,527,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,527,936/6,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,274.50

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