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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,875 and 6,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,875 and 6,233 is: 13,513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875 : 6,233 = 6,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875/6,233 = 6,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875x = 6,233 × 6,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875x = 38,850,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850,289/2,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.14

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