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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,998 and 14,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,998 and 14,950 is: 31,938.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998 : 14,950 = 14,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998/14,950 = 14,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998x = 14,950 × 14,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998x = 223,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,502,500/6,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,938.05

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