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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,550 and 6,424.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,550 and 6,424.50 is: 16,185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550 : 6,424.50 = 6,424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550/6,424.50 = 6,424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550x = 6,424.50 × 6,424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550x = 41,274,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,274,200.25/2,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,185.96

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