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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,994 and 14,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,994 and 14,987 is: 32,114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994 : 14,987 = 14,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994/14,987 = 14,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994x = 14,987 × 14,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994x = 224,610,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,610,169/6,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,114.69

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