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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,954 and 6,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,954 and 6,150 is: 12,803.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954 : 6,150 = 6,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954/6,150 = 6,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954x = 6,150 × 6,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954x = 37,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,822,500/2,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.83

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