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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,664 and 6,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,664 and 6,172 is: 14,299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664 : 6,172 = 6,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664/6,172 = 6,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664x = 6,172 × 6,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664x = 38,093,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,093,584/2,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,299.39

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