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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,910 and 6,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,910 and 6,027 is: 12,482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910 : 6,027 = 6,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910/6,027 = 6,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910x = 6,027 × 6,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910x = 36,324,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,324,729/2,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.72

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