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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,996 and 15,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,996 and 15,448 is: 34,111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996 : 15,448 = 15,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996/15,448 = 15,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996x = 15,448 × 15,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996x = 238,640,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,640,704/6,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,111.02

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