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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,871 and 6,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,871 and 6,225 is: 13,497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871 : 6,225 = 6,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871/6,225 = 6,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871x = 6,225 × 6,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871x = 38,750,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,750,625/2,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.26

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