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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,999 and 14,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,999 and 14,631 is: 30,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999 : 14,631 = 14,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999/14,631 = 14,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999x = 14,631 × 14,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999x = 214,066,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,066,161/6,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,585.25

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